Habitat goes green in home for refugees After 10 years of living in African refugee camps and two years in a one-bedroom apartment, Baja Dalla and his family soon will have a house they can ..... more

Knowledge gaps hinder energy-efficient building transition Technology to deliver "dramatic" cuts in emissions already exists, but knowledge gaps and old habits mean progress in being made "at a snail's pace," ..... more

Green efforts embrace poor; More areas are updating housing to cut energy use and utility bills Low-income people who live in old or flimsy housing are becoming prime targets for cities and groups intent on slashing energy use. Recent efforts ..... more

Revamped LEED ratings emphasize climate, energy conservation The U.S. Green Building Council is remodeling its LEED rating system for buildings, giving greater weight to design elements that reduce energy use an..... more

LEED 2009 Passes Member Ballot BOSTON (November 18, 2008)– LEED 2009, the long-awaited update to the internationally recognized LEED green building certification program, has passed..... more

Atlantic City center begins installation of largest solar roof system in U.S. The first section of solar panels has been installed atop the Atlantic City Convention Center. The power system is to be the largest single-roof photo..... more

Zero Carbon Building is The New Standard In England Zero carbon building is going to be the standard in the UK as of 2016. By that time all new buildings will have to be carbon neutral, the government d..... more