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State of Building Code: Adaptive Building
Clayton Shepardson May 05, 2022

Summary This building code article, of the Adaptive Building series, is essentially the WHY I am writing this whole series. As a young individual entering the real world, I learn more about the... Read More

Making Sustainable Strides: Greening America's School Systems
EmmamHowe Jul 28, 2016

In the U.S., there are more than 130,000 K-12 schools and more than 4,300 colleges and universities. Schools are at the core of our fundamental American values and culture, and though we... Read More

Marketing Tips for Green Contractors

Sustainability is becoming an increasing priority to homeowners. A tipping point is on the horizon, and soon, green design will be an expectation rather than a plus when it comes to construction. Now... Read More

Green Building Community Affirms Commitment in Reaction to Paris Accord Withdrawal
AbbieKnight Jun 12, 2017

On Thursday, June 1, President Donald Trump announced that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, an agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)... Read More

Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?
aahassonjee Oct 20, 2016

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green... Read More

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - Tools & Resources
Rate It Green Team Sep 26, 2023

This list is an evolving effort to share helpful Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA-related information we have found to date.  Please feel welcome to share your favorite tools, platforms,... Read More

Community and Urban Gardening: Both An Environmental And Healthy Choice
EmmamHowe Jul 21, 2016

Over the past few years, urban farms and community gardens have become increasingly popular throughout the United States. In fact, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations... Read More

Surprising Cities are Investing in Solar

The solar industry has boomed in recent years, due in large part to Congress’s approval of the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which allows for 30 percent of a resident’s or... Read More

Solar Power an Untapped Resource in These New 10 England Cities
Redfin Mar 29, 2017

#shortdescription ul { list-style: circle; margin-left: 15px; } These areas would benefit greatly from investing in solar panels, but have not embraced the energy source like other... Read More

The Role of Data: Adaptive Building
Clayton Shepardson Aug 08, 2023

Summary             The final article of the Adaptive Building series dives into how above and beyond measures can provide their weight in... Read More