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What is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Brandyn

What makes up a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is simply an internationally recognized green building certificate system that provides verification for the quality of the house.  They have … Continue reading →

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GREEN in Residential: What does it mean?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Brandyn

Green, efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainable are all terms that have been over used in the past few years. People often ask WHY? Why does housing need to be ‘greener’ when we need to fix other problems like pollution from automobiles or factories? Continue reading →

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New Technology-ICF’s – Insulated Concrete Forms

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Brandyn

Interested in a completely new style of building?  A type of building that is innovative and saves you money!?  Insulated Concrete Forms, also known as ICF’s are one of the newest techniques in residential building.  Why use expensive concrete forms … Continue reading →

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Green Build Chicago Wrap-Up

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Brandyn

Beaver Den attended the Conference last month to keep up-to-date on the latest and greatest technologies and techniques available today. There are some impressive “Eco-Friendly” products out there. From solar panel shingles, water harvesting systems, rubber roof systems, impressive wind … Continue reading →

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