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McMansions to Giant Boxes: New Homes Aren’t Getting Smaller

December 3, 2011 By 4 Comments
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As new construction moves away from the McMansions of yesterday, they’re not going smaller, they’re going boxier. The essence of green design means more efficient homes that typically need less square footage. Unfortunately, new homes are being built as big as ever before.

LEED Credit for Bird-Friendly Buildings

December 3, 2011 By 5 Comments
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Every year almost 1 billion birds die in America from collisions into buildings, a cause of death second only to loss of habitat. However, the U.S. Green Building Council program is now offering new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits to building designs that help our feathered friends.