Green Building Picks Up Steam In Idaho

With gradual growth in the amount of plans for energy efficient buildings and a rise in applications for LEED certification, Idaho is joining with many other states in a push to build more environmentally-friendly homes and buildings.

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July 19, 2007, 1:00 PM PDT

By Nate Berg

"In April, a model home in Hidden Springs became the first home in Idaho to receive a national gold rating for its greenness - one of only six homes in the nation to receive the high rating."

"Unstable energy supplies and prices, environmental and health concerns are driving the green building movement."

"In 2005, the Ada County Courthouse became the first building in Idaho to receive LEED certification. Since then, three more commercial buildings and six homes have been certified and at least a dozen more are under way, Duby said."

"Many local builders and suppliers are embracing green building practices, Duby said. More than 100 Idaho builders, architects and contractors have obtained LEED credentials."

FULL STORY: Greener buildings are gaining ground

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 in The Idaho Statesman

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