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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED. We have entered a new era of green building policy. The Army is abandoning LEED certification.

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Maryland Schools will No Longer be LEED Certified

Green Building Law Update

This is a major change in public policy for the Old Line State that has required by law that all new state funding building be third party certified as green for more than a decade, resulting in 161 LEED certified pre K through 12 public schools. But no longer.

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The Women’s House in Morocco

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They built a Women’s House in close collaboration with local women and workers: a place where women can share their crafts with the community and visitors. The features of the site were taken as starting points for the implementation and design of the Women’s House. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Building.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Handmade Houses: the World of Vernacular Architect. In 2000 this issue was addressed with the creation of the LEED building certification. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Green Electrical.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Super-Insulated Houses. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. Green Electrical Contracting. Name: Kelly Hart. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. 6:00 AM.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Super-Insulated.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. Green School Primer. Super-Insulated Houses. Name: Kelly Hart. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Earthbag Slide Show.

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