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sustainable construction and net zero energy

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--Our current energy grid suffers from a lack of communication and shared information.  Demand response is one solution that is transforming the energy industry.

For the past few decades, our nation's infrastructure has struggled to keep up with the exponentially rising energy demand.  The rise in demand is mostly due to our growing dependence on technology, and as businesses turn to new technology, they rely on the energy grid to support their business more than anythi...

--Recent economic and social trends support the opportunities that sustainable communities offer more than ever.

Traditionally, sustainable communities have been the business of many European cultures; and more recently, popular among a certain population of the west coast.  However, there is a growing demographic in the United States that could greatly benefit from the unique opportunities offered by sustainable communities. 

The 'Baby Boomer' generation is coming of the age of retirement...

--Happy Birthday to the Sustainable Construction Blog!

After one year of blogging the Sustainable Construction Blog has published many articles covering many technologies, products, projects, and issues in the sustainable construction industry. We have received a great deal of feedback in the News, Construction and Renovations blogs and look forward to more discussion and input in the next year, as more content covering the most popular trends and topics is published.

This past year, the Sust...

For those who don’t know, Manayunk is a unique urban neighborhood just outside of Philadelphia.  Main St., along the Schuylkill River is a popular area that is home to many high end restaurants and shopping.  When I heard about a green community in Manayunk I had to check it out. 

At first instinct I kind of chuckled to myself; wondering how anyone could actually make a successful sustainable community in Manayunk and actually sell the properties.  After touring a model home I learned tha...