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3 years ago
join this 43things goal to work for peace in Darfur.
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Texas Lin starting to get into the holiday spirit
Home building gets greener ~
3 years ago
This was reported in my newsletter from Real Trends
http://www.realtrends.com/
“As the nation prepares to celebrate Earth Day, home building finds itself at the brink of a new era with the line between traditional and green building continuing to fade, said National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) leaders at a press teleconference on Wednesday, April 19. According to a recent survey conducted by NAHB and McGraw Hill Construction, there has been a 20 percent increase since last year in builders dedicated to green building issues. The number is expected to rise by another 30 percent in 2007 to 64 percent of builders either heavily or moderately involved in green building projects, the survey said.
NAHB Executive Vice President Jerry Howard and NAHB Green Building Subcommittee Chair Ray Tonjes, a custom builder in Austin (TX), attributed the soaring numbers to the increased availability of energy efficient materials and to education – both for builders and for home buyers. “Green homes are equipped with more efficient heating and cooling systems and energy efficient appliances and lighting, and they use less water, all resulting in lower monthly utility bills. Their use of recycled materials will further help to conserve natural resources,” Tonjes said.
NAHB Research Center Vice President of Contract Research Tom Kenney agreed. “Over the past decade, material suppliers have developed alternatives to lumber- since old-growth solid lumber is such a highly valued and increasingly scarce resource,” he told callers. “These engineered materials are resource efficient and are currently used throughout the country.”
Texas Lin starting to get into the holiday spirit
Think globally and act locally ~
3 years ago
For me to think globally and act locally includes being very active in my community. In the past I have always volunteered many hours to my community from church, to working with children, to voter services director for the local League of Women Voters, to delivering Meals On Wheels.
I have recently recovered from a major medical trauma and now it is time to stand up and be me again! There is so much to do…
There are many people who donate their money for the tax deductions but far fewer actually donate any of their precious time. Both are needed!
Please join in however you can – the world will be a much better place with your help.
