NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The housing recovery blossomed in September, as the pace of home building surged to a four-year high, accordingto a government report issued Wednesday. –Builders Started work at an annual pace of 872,000 homes last month, up 15% from the pace in August. They also filed for permits to build …
Going Green with Brenda Willis, EarthCraft Virginia Board of Director and Executive Director of Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority “A Changed Name, A Consistent Aid” Although Chesapeake, Virginia, was originally settled in the late 1600s, the area of South Norfolk, Virginia, didn’t officially become Chesapeake until major local governmental changes in 1963. …
Read all about EarthCraft Virginia’s dedicated Executive Director in this article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, http://bit.ly/QTEB7k.
August 7, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Download copy here) Contact: K.C. McGurren, Executive Director Telephone: 804-225-9843 kc.mcgurren@earthcraftvirginia.org www.earthcraftvirginia.org EarthCraft Virginia Hires Director of External Affairs EarthCraft Virginia Welcomes Stuart Raper from Solar Electric Power Association in DC Richmond, VA – August 7, 2012 – EarthCraft Virginia, a local non-profit organization that facilitates the …
Take a walk through a Habitat for Humanity house as Brian Clark (of Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley) shows us what will make it achieve EarthCraft certification. Hometown Habitat for Humanity: How homes built are greener than other new homes
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The latest report on the residential market shows greater emphasis on green features by both consumers and construction pros alike. They’re of higher quality and they save consumers money. Those are the two key factors contributing to the green-home market growth, according to the latest, “SmartMarket Report” from McGraw-Hill Construction, released at the …
The Studios at South Richmond EarthCraft Virginia would like to congratulate Virginia Supportive Housing for recently certifying the Studios at South Richmond, a 21 studio apartment complex in Richmond, VA. Built by Community Housing Partners (CHP) general contracting division to meet and exceed the EarthCraft Virginia program requirements. The project’s Home Energy Rating (HERs) …
Click HERE for official Press Release The 3rd Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards was held on March 29th at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, Virginia. The event drew over 130 individuals representing home builders, nonprofit and for profit housing providers and developers, program sponsors, affordable housing advocates and those …
Richmond Earth Day: 5K Race Without a Trace! When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 1pm-3pm Where: The Richmond EarthCraft Festival Manchester District, 220 Hull Street, Richmond VA 23224 Click here for more information and registration!