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Home Is Where the Health Is
A recent article published by Environmental Design & Construction. Not only does it feature three of my friends and colleagues but it also discusses health concerns and healthy home concepts. Home Is Where the Health Is by Robin Rogers LEED AP, GACP April 1, 2010 Beneath the veneer of many newly crafted homes and crusty old dwellings, hidden dangers [...]
Continue reading...Green Building and Fair Advertising
26. April 2010
As green advertising has exploded, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been kept busy policing claims made by all types of advertisers, from consumer goods to building products. As with earlier ads promising that goods were “natural” or “organic,” “green” messages are everywhere, and not always honestly applied. In homebuilding, it’s especially important to be forthright [...]
Continue reading...What is a Green Building Product? – Check Out These Resources!
3. February 2010
There are many ins and outs to building a green home, and numerous ways to approach it, from simple measures to complex ones. Using a third-party evaluation of a product manufacturer’s green claims can help builders focus on building and selling their homes, rather than on doing in-depth research on what constitutes green. Builders face a [...]
Continue reading...Of Course UW Seattle Ranks In The Top 10 For Eco “Green” Schools
1. October 2009
Today, two-thirds of university applicants say that a school’s environmental report card would influence whether they’d enroll, according to a survey by the Princeton Review, a test-prep company. I am pleased to say that University of Washington – Seattle ranked #2 out of 135 schools; the first being University of Colorado – Boulder. Being a [...]
Continue reading...Toxic Chemicals… In Baby Shampoo, Body Wash, Makeup… Need I Go On?!? What Are We Doing About This?
10. September 2009
The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics released their first in a series of short videos that will introduce more people to the myth of cosmetics safety and inspire them to join the efforts to give the beauty industry and the FDA a makeover. What you are told in this video is shocking, yet true! I hope this [...]
Continue reading...Neighborhood Walkability = Increased Home Values
19. August 2009
The walkability of a city correlates directly to increased home values. Where’s the proof you say? On average the homes in these “walkable” areas have a mix of daily shopping and social designations all within a short distance; they command a price premium of $4,000 to $34,000 over similar homes in less walkable areas. “This paper explores [...]
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10. May 2010
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