Laura: did she really need 5000 ft? Welcome to EcoManor, built in Atlanta by Ted Turner’s daughter. At 5,000 square feet its about as eco as a Hummer, but that did not stop it being certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The upshot? Anyone rich can get a green certificate if they pay enough. From the outside, the Seydel family’s new home looks like an old Tudor manse. It’s too tall for its quiet block. (neighbors have complained.) But who would guess that this is the largest eco-frien
Entries Tagged as 'Green Building Council'
Memo from Turner
August 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
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Saving energy while Congress fiddles – The Eureka Reporter
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
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Saving energy while Congress fiddles
The Eureka Reporter, CA - Jun 26, 2008 The co-founder of the US Green Building Council says that if the time has come to replace your water heater, do it with a tankless heater that heats water … |
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A new ranking makes a green home the place to own (International Herald Tribune)
June 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off · Plumbing News
LEED – an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the hot designer label, and platinum is the badge of honor – the top classification given by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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