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Confusion &Complexity –Can Green Building Programs Be Simplified?

By AllisonBailes

If you’ve ever had to dive into the details of the green building and energy efficiency programs for homes,you’ve experienced the operational definition of the word ‘complexity,’along with a bit of ‘confusion,’too,I’m sure. I know I have. Unfortunately,the programs all just keep going further and further down that path.

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Adding Style through Hardscape Options Adding Style through Hardscape Options

By Lawson Calhoun

It wasn’t long ago that the most you could expect for your new house was a white slab of concrete approaching your garage and your front door. Maybe another slab on the other side as a small patio. That was the only option offered by most new home builders.

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Pervious Concrete

By Green Building Inspector

Pervious concrete allows water to flow through thereby slowing down the water run-off rate.

Pervious concrete can take in storm water at a rate of 3 to 5 gallons per minute per square foot of surface area. That exceeds the flow rate needed to prevent runoff in most rain events. The rainwater

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