12th February 2007
Oregon is often referred to as a green state because its bountiful rainfall. As Oregon’s green construction tax benefits reveal, the title is just as applicable to its environmental philosophy.
It is at the state and local level that green construct...
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12th February 2007
When it comes to new construction techniques, grants are often a way to cut costs. Federal grants for green construction are plentiful with billions literally available.
A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a Federal agency. It is ...
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12th February 2007
The mere idea of green construction, much less the practical application of the philosophy is fairly new. The field is evolving quickly which means peridicals are a good way to keep up with it.
The green construction movement has become well establishe...
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12th February 2007
Two of the bigger energy uses are cooling and heating. Green heating systems are designed to minimize such energy use during cooler periods.
There are several heating systems used in green homes. One type uses geothermal energy for heat. Geothermal ref...
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12th February 2007
There is a new trend in construction – building with environmental concerns in mind. In this article, we cover going green with insulation in a structure.
Insulation is one of the more urgent green issues in construction. Proper insulation can have ...
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12th February 2007
Going green is a smart moral choice, but you have to consider the bottom line. With federal tax benefits, you can have your pie and eat it to.
The Internal Revenue Service tax code is not an easy thing to understand. The federal tax benefit though can...
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12th February 2007
To the surprise of many, the government tries to modify our behavior through monetary strategies and the same is true for promoting green construction. In this case, we are talking about funding a green project.
There are numerous sources for the fund...
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12th February 2007
As we mature as a species, most people realize we need to take care of our world. That being said, most people think doing so is expensive. So, what does green construction cost?
The cost of green construction is a rather complex subject. It is an easi...
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12th February 2007
Going green used to be on the fringes of society, but now modern skyscrapers are being built using the philosophy. Here are some interesting things about the movement.
Green structures are not weird or ugly things. They are not necessarily geodesic do...
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12th February 2007
As people begin to realize the impact we make on the world around us, going green is becoming a phenomenon. So, just what is green construction?
There has been an increasing concern with environmental and pollution issues in recent years. This has not ...
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