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A Green Guide for Native Americans
Government and tribal representatives release a guide to help revive sustainable-building practices for tribal housing
Green Building Council Names Home of the Year
The Hawaiian home is the first in the state to be certified under the newest version of LEED
Here Are the Basics on Passivhaus
The North American Passive House Network publishes a free e-book that explains what this building technique is all about
Oregon House Wins DOE Award
The Passivhaus-certified home has won a preliminary Housing Innovation Award from the Department of Energy and is now in the running as a finalist
Google Launches Solar Estimator
Project Sunroof estimates the amount of available rooftop space for solar panels, and how much energy they would generate
It’s Probably OK to Store Wood Pellets Inside
A university study finds pellets stored in homes do not seem to off-gas dangerous levels of carbon monoxide
Australian Startup Launches a Prefab Passivhaus Line
The structures are made from steel-skinned panels and metal frames. High hopes, but no paying customers yet.
California Construction Execs Off to Jail
They will spend two years in prison in connection with the death of a day laborer who was killed when an excavation collapsed
Apple Drops Nest Thermostats
The decision signals more competition in the market for smart-home products, and may be good news of rival ecobee
Canada Launches a Net-Zero Project
Builders in four provinces independently search for the best route to affordable net-zero construction and come up with surprisingly similar answers

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