The housing slump has a silver lining. Because the market is bad, builders are now in a position of strength to negotiate impact fees with municipalities.
Did you know that the state of California is facing a $14 billion deficit because of the housing slump? Read on for more facts about the home building industry.
The U.S. Green Building Council established the Green Building Certification Institute to develop and administer programs aimed at improving green building practices and standards.
James L. Bowyer, a professor at the University of Minnesota, is challenging the science – or lack of it – behind many widely used green building programs.