In the years to come, the green building and energy sectors will offer numerous opportunities we do not yet even comprehend. Education is the key to building awareness of the professions and emerging technologies that will bring us out of the economic challenges that our family and friends have experienced. Read more

The first and only english language online news publication in the Dominican Republic. Providing local and international news, DR guides and access to real estate and car portals. Your most up to date source for info on the Dominican Read more

A recent article by F. Kaid Benfield illustrates how Lean principles apply to a debate now taking place among Green Building practitioners. At issue is the fact that six recent award-winning LEED buildings are located such that they are largely or entirely dependent on automobile travel for access. Read more

As more and more homeowners become aware about protecting our environment and the green building concept, builders, designers and architects are now incorporating green elements in every home that is built. With the advancement in technology and the emergence of modern building concepts, homeowners can now integrate these green elements without sacrificing the overall appeal of their dream homes. Read more

Many companies claim that their products and services are "the future". But no one has more of a right to this claim than companies in the green building industry. As we all know, the industrial practices of the 20th century have significantly compromised the environment in more ways than one, necessitating a change in the way that we regard the environment on both a personal and public level. Read more

He’s a leading pastor and best-selling author many times over and Monday evening Joel Osteen visited hundreds of followers in Waxahachie. Though he’s one of the most influential people in America and runs the largest church in the Read more

The move to green construction defined by sustainability, energy efficiency and high quality threatened by government incentives for first time home buyers. Decisions consumers make are swayed by those incentives. If the free market is allowed to function we will see consumers choose between larger, inefficient homes and smaller, greener, efficient homes. Read more

The term green home is being used more and more often in the residential building industry, but what does it really mean. According to the Green Building Council of Australia a green house is "a high performing home that is energy and water efficient, has good indoor air quality, uses environmentally sustainable materials and also uses the building site in a sustainable manner". Read more

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) created a rating system, LEED, to help identify green and sustainable building practices. This system identifies the important components of healthy building and strives to improve the conditions in the areas most vital for sustainable living. Read more

If you need to sell your home but are having difficulty interesting buyers, there is an alternative available. The green real estate market has skyrocketed in the past five years, thanks to new interest in sustainable living and the passing of eco-friendly legislature. Here are some tips for transforming your home from dull listing clutter to green real estate commodity. Read more