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Central Michigan University Completes LEED Platinum Dorm

February 26, 2014/0 Comments/in Local, LEED Platinum, Michigan, Multi-Family Projects/by Brett Little

“This $28.5M project involved the construction of two new student housing buildings for Central Michigan University’s (CMU) graduate school. Hoping to emulate apartment living to attract the students who might otherwise […]

Asbestos Exposure and Abatement in Homes

February 14, 2014/0 Comments/in Green Home Institute/by Brett Little

Part of the green building revolution involves replacing harmful materials with non-toxic alternatives. The harmful products that need replacing often pose a threat to the environment and human health. Asbestos […]

USGBC certifies 50,000th LEED Homes

January 28, 2014/0 Comments/in Local, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin/by Brett Little

Quoted text from ” http://www.proudgreenhome.com/article/226725/USGBC-certifies-50-000th-green-housing-unit-under-LEED-for-Homes ” “Since its start in 2007, 50,000 housing units have been certified under LEED for Homes and 44 percent of those homes were classified as affordable […]

GreenStar Residential Remodeling Certification is Here.

January 14, 2014/1 Comment/in Local, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin/by Brett Little

and Minnesota GreenStar (MNGS) have teamed up to deliver the GreenStar remodeling & new homes certification to the Midwest and North East. The program is backed by the National Association of the Remodeling […]

Volunteer of the year 2013: Danny McGee

December 29, 2013/0 Comments/in Local, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Miscellaneous, Ohio, Wisconsin/by Brett Little

Danny McGee approached after talking to the director at the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, who pointed him our way.. Danny came to our office in Grand Rapids MI asking […]

Designing and Building Sustainable Homes That Make Life Easier : A look inside the Universal Design Living Laboratory

December 27, 2013/0 Comments/in Local/by Brett Little

Take a behind-the-scenes look from design, to construction, to post-occupancy, of the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the national demonstration home and garden in Columbus, Ohio. This spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright […]

Making Sense of GreenHome Certifications and Labels 101

December 26, 2013/0 Comments/in Local, Education and Events, Illinois, Indiana, LEED Credits, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tools and Resources, Wisconsin/by Brett Little

Becomes Homes of Hope Fiscal Sponsor – Helps with Veteran Housing & Living Intentional Community

December 14, 2013/0 Comments/in Local, Michigan, Miscellaneous/by Brett Little

SUSAN JULIEN LARIMORETUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 VIA the Grand Rapids Urban Innovation Exchange The goal of newly formed nonprofit Homes of Hope and the dream of its founder, homebuilder Rich […]

WI Platinum 2.5k Square foot Home averages $30 energy bills

December 4, 2013/0 Comments/in Local, Certified Homes, Illinois, Indiana, LEED Platinum, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Single-Family Projects, Wisconsin/by Brett Little

Thanks to Jetson Green for sharing this awesome post! (Article written by Christine Walsh on Nov. 28, 2013) Architect Virge Temme of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin recently received the LEED Platinum for Homes certification […]

Vote for Michael Hobbs to be on the USGBC-Illinois Board of Directors!

November 25, 2013/0 Comments/in Local, Illinois, Miscellaneous/by Brett Little

I’ve been selected as a candidate for an at-large director position on the USGBC-Illinois Chapter 2014 board and I’m asking for your vote. If you are a member of USGBC-Illinois, […]