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LEED for Homes v2008 Update to be Balloted

Green Building Law Update

Launched in February 2008, LEED for Homes has certified over 43,000 residential units to date. Since its launch in 2008, energy codes for residential construction have become more stringent, including as increasingly more local governments adopt the International Energy Conservation Code 2012. yes, version 2008). points for CZ 6-8.

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NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage

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In 2009 the opposite issue burdened the market: There were too many homes for too few buyers. Home prices and rents are rising rapidly because of the severe lack of supply, says the Washington Post, and the study says low supply results from years of underbuilding. But with economic recovery came the increase in home prices and rents.

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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore was among the first jurisdictions, in 2007 to mandate that all “newly constructed, extensively modified non-residential buildings” “achieve a Silver rating in the appropriate LEED rating system or satisfy the Baltimore City Green Building Standard” (a LEED-like local enactment). ” Read on.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

In 2018 the legislature authorized the use of “graywater” under specified conditions for residential purposes including household gardening, composting, lawn watering, landscape irrigation, or flushing of a conventional toilet or urinal. Water and Sewer Services. Sediment and Erosion Control. Oil Cleanup . to elect a new Speaker.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: The Cul-de-Sac.

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July 14, 2009. Published in 2009, The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome is full of insight about how the dream has become a nightmare and ways that we need to proceed so that we may sleep contentedly again. It is a high priority for cities to examine their zoning and building codes to accommodate more dense urban and greener residential development.

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don't think: Do Revit: Follow-up from Revit Blogger Day

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009. pretty sweet (almost makes me want to do plain old residential construction). ▼ 2009. (38). Revit Zone. skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Follow-up from Revit Blogger Day. ► November. (6).

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