Category Archives: Green Certifications

Time for a Green Reboot

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Greenlanta

My friend, Carl Seville must have been reading my mind when he wrote this latest post on his blog. We are a green builder/ renovator, but I prefer the KISS method to green building. We are building a green home … Continue reading →

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What is Southface?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Greenlanta

The more obvious answer is the southern face of a building, however there is a resource center that is leading the nation in sustaining research and advice here in Atlanta Georgia called the Southface Energy Institute. The mission statement from … Continue reading →

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Nothing’s free…

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Greenlanta

Energy Assessment vs. Energy Audit Why pay for an assessment when you can get a free audit? In the Atlanta area, and probably throughout the rest of the county there are many people giving free audits. Free had a cost … Continue reading →

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Certifiably Green- Q. and A.

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Greenlanta

Q: Which green certification is best for my house? A: Good question- I get asked all if time which green certification is the best. It really depends on the situation. Not all certifications are friendly to every situation while some … Continue reading →

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