All Entries in the "Green News" Category
Many New Green Options at Construction Resources Slab Gallery
Homeowners, remodelers, and builders looking for the environmentally-friendly counter surfaces for their kitchen or baths now have to look no further than Atlanta’s own Construction Resources for a plethora of options. Construction Resources’ newly expanded indoor Slab Gallery is now Georgia’s largest at 20,000 square feet, and a big chunk of that expansion has been [...]
Signature Homes Offers Buyers Energy Saving Amenities
Top San Francisco home builder, Signature Homes, offers high-quality building options and the latest in energy saving amenities. From ENERGY STAR® appliances to sustainable flooring, this 2010 Builder of the Year provides the tools needed to promote green living.
Every Bay Area home is made with the aforementioned amenities in addition to high-efficiency toilets and low VOC [...]
Chicago Senior Building Undergoes Retrofit
An outdated residential building once home to seniors is reopening as a modern, energy-efficient and affordable piece of Chicago real estate that seniors can once again call home.
The Ralph J. Pomeroy Apartments on Chicago’s North Side were built in 1992. The Chicago Housing Authority purchased the building in 2006 and closed it down for remodeling.
On [...]
Kennesaw a Successful Location for Traton Homes
Traton Homes, headquartered in Marietta, continues to see success at its new home communities in Cobb County. In the past year, it has sold out of five communities in Cobb County and opened an additional five.
Recently, Traton Homes opened Davis Farm, a private enclave of only 30 homes, 21 which will be built by Traton. [...]
Going Green by Downsizing
So you are a green builder. Are you this green? The Equifax Personal Finance Blog recently reported on a home at the University of Hertforshire, UK, that is just 3×3×3 meters. That’s a few inches smaller than 10’x10’x10’.
Called the Cube, the home is designed with all the furnishings one person needs. In addition to a [...]
Sterling Custom Homes Pours Foundation at Newest Lake Travis Home
Sterling Custom Homes has been building high-quality green Austin luxury real estate for the last 20 years. Because of the expertise and dedication to detail shown in their projects, Sterling Custom Homes has become the preferred builder for homeowners at The Reserve at Lake Travis.
Most recently, Sterling poured the foundation for its second custom home [...]
HomeAid Atlanta Does Green Retrofit on Decatur Homeless Facility
The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s official charity, HomeAid Atlanta, is partnering up to help retrofit a Decatur homeless shelter.
HomeAid will work alongside Decatur Cooperative Ministry and WellHome in the project.
The project also has national significance. This particular retrofit is the first undertaking of HomeAid America’s national Environmental Sustainability Program. Funded by a $600,000 grant [...]
Save Money and Help the Environment with these Tips
Although the economy may be beginning to turn around, many families are still looking for ways to save money while becoming more energy efficient. Record summer temperatures in many states and an impending cold winter in other’s can cause a huge dent in our monthly budgets. Not to mention the rising cost of fuel, food [...]
Sterling Custom Homes Constructs New Homes in Boomtown
What makes Austin, Texas so special? It’s not the cowboy hats and big belt buckles. In fact, just visit the city and it will make quite a different impression. Austin is rich in culture, history, job opportunities and Austin luxury real estate, landing it on ProximityOne’s “Top 10 real estate boomtowns: 2020.”
“Austin, Texas is an [...]
Lake Lots at The Village at Reflection Lake Nantahala
Going green means enjoying the great outdoors. In the midst of the hot summer months, there is no better place to enjoy the weather, sun and green surroundings than at a lake! After a day at The Village at Reflection Lake Nantahala, you’re likely to want to stay a lifetime, and that’s possible! There are 13 [...]
