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The Process of Getting a Green Building Certification

Green Built Homes

By now, you’ve seen my arguments in defense of green building certification programs, and you’ve even seen some of the problems that can arise in homes that don’t certify. Now that you’re convinced of the importance of green certification, it’s time to take a little time to help you understand...

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The Importance of Building Science

Leigha Dickens

If you’ve made it to this blog, chances are you’ve heard a thing or two about green building, or about its components: energy efficiency, air quality, material sustainability or building durability. But have you heard about an umbrella term that encompasses many of these topics, the interdisciplinary study of building...

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Five Mistakes that Green Building Certifications Can Catch

Leigha Dickens

Last month, I listed common reasons I hear from those who build homes but don’t get them certified through a third party green building certification program—arguing that with certification you end up getting a better house out of the deal. Often this is because of important details that are easily...

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The Importance of Home Healthiness After a Diagnosis

Indoor Air Quality

When the home environment is a trigger in the onset of disease or chronic symptoms of illness, it’s time to take stock of safety, quality of life, and the future of care. By Rick Bayless Much as a well-maintained home certainly supports optimum property value, a well-maintained home ecosystem supports...

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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: (Flawed) Reasons People Don’t Certify

Green Built Homes

If I had a dollar for every time a custom new home client chose not to certify their home through a third party green building program (e.g. Energy Star for Homes, LEED for Homes, Green Built Alliance's own Green Built Homes program)…then I’d have more dollars than you might think....

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