Guest Blogger Nick Sisler confirms with a recent posting to Green Building Advisor that Home Buyers are Paying More for Green. Think Home Buyers Won’t Pay Extra for Energy Efficiency? Think again: Studies show that West Coast home buyers are paying a lot more for green features This graph shows how much builders think that …
Associated Press U.S. homebuilders’ confidence in the market for new single-family homes surged this month to the highest level in nearly nine years. The brighter outlook reflects growing optimism that sales will increase over the next six months. That could potentially spur growth in home construction, a key driver of the economy. Read the full …
“Two families looking to make energy efficiency a way of life in their new homes found an environmentally friendly haven in Mount Tabor Meadows, a Blacksburg community comprised of all EarthCraft-certified homes. Though different in size, both homes are equipped with green features suitable for any space.” Click here to read more!
Did you miss NBC12’s coverage of Health E Community’s new solar community last week? No worries – we’ve got it for you right here! EarthCraft Virginia is well represented – such a privilege to be involved in this project. NBC12- Richmond, VA News
Congratulations to Jay Epstein and his team at Health-E Community Enterprises on the announcement of their solar subdivision. Read the full article from Richmond BizSense here.
Want to know what we’ve been up to? Take a few minutes to read our Summer Newsletter by clicking here.
The podcast is now available from EarthCraft Virginia Board Member and Managing Principal of Sustainable Design Consulting Sandra Leibowitz’ interview on a radio show for ‘middle market CEOs’, broadcast live in the Orange County, California area and via Internet — keep an ear out for the EarthCraft Virginia shout out around 16:30 minutes.
Check out EarthCraft Virginia on page 15 of Style Weekly’s 2014 Go Green publication!
“EarthCraft is a very flexible program, which works with all building types and sizes, and the entire EarthCraft staff, from the technical advisor to the inspector, truly work as a member of the development team to assist the project to a successful completion!” Adam J. Stockmaster, T.M. Associates, Inc. – December 2013
EarthCraft VA staff is always available and ready to answer questions or troubleshoot issues that come up during Construction. They understand that design and construction is a fluid process and there are often unique circumstances that need to be addressed quickly and thoughtfully. Joshua Galloway, Community Housing Partners Design Studio – November 2013