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California green building code: a small step forward
sustainableindustries.com - 11/2/2009
California green building code: a small step forward
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California is on the cusp of adopting a state-wide California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC), which outline both mandatory and voluntary energy efficiency, water efficiency, resource efficiency and air-quality building standards.
Super Heroes of Green Building
triplepundit.com - 11/2/2009
Super Heroes of Green Building
— triplepundit.com — With unprecedented legislation, forward-thinking design and standards, and many active supporters, one might say that California is... a leader in the green building charge. Friday’s 3rd Annual Green Building Super Heroes Award Gala, hosted by the ... (more) Super Heroes of Green Building

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Small Modern Green Home in California
— feedproxy.google.com — Michelle Kaufmann is continuing her work on a modern green home in Northern California. Located on a... constrained lot, the 1,550 square-foot home will be prefabricated -- as currently planned -- with two modules. And although the home will be a lot smaller than the average new ... (more) Small Modern Green Home in California

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California green building code: a small step forward
Ramsay Home — ... found the following on 2009-11-02 20:00:23: Sustainable Industries wrote... California green building code: a small step forwardSustainable IndustriesCurrently, there is no precedent for a California 'green' building standard as compared to a traditional building standard. ... Read the original article at, http://www.sustainableindustries.com/commentary/68645317.html Follow more real-time stories about "building green" at ...

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