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!
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.
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!
For Immediate Release April 2, 2014 Contact: Stuart Raper, Director of External Affairs EarthCraft Virginia 804-212-1943 Stuart.raper@earthcraftvirginia.org EarthCraft Virginia Announces Winners of the 5th Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards Virginia Builders and Developers Recognized for Leadership in Sustainable Construction in 2013 Richmond, VA – April 2, 2014 – Regional leaders in the advancement of sustainable design …
K.C. Bleile, Executive Director of EarthCraft Virginia, explains how green, sustainable housing features are benefiting residents in affordable housing communities throughout the state.
Posted by Farmhouse Media, Dec. 26, 2016 What is a green home anyway? I’d say it’s a home that uses fewer and greener materials and methods to achieve a smaller overall environmental impact, while minimizing energy use and providing healthy shelter. Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston is a neighborhood of EarthCraft homes and townhomes. …
February 6, 2014 – EcoBuilding Pulse By Katie Weeks Are green homeowners satisfied with their purchases? A new study conducted by GuildQuality that was commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says yes. Surveying homeowners who has purchased a National Green Building Standard-certified home the past three years, GuildQuality asked respondents about their …
Virginia led the Southeast in a national ranking of green building practices for affordable housing. Global Green USA, a national environmental organization, gave Virginia an A- rating in 2013 for green building practices promoted through each state’s plans for allocating low-income housing tax credits. The Virginia Housing Development Authority said the high ranking is attributable …