November 9, 2010
Energy-efficient products and systems remain popular, despite the troubled housing market.according to an American Institute of Architects survey. Homeowners have turned to affordability, focusing on functionality over extravagance in special function rooms and home features. Willingness to invest in energy-efficient products and systems has skyrocketed to help reduce utility costs. According to Kermit Baker, AIA [...]
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Blog by Sonja
May 3, 2010
More homeowners are valuing products and features that promote energy efficiency and renewable materials in kitchen and bathroom areas rather than using and installing high-end appliances in light of economic concerns, according to the latest Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Designs have become more modest with functionality being preferred [...]
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Blog by Mark
April 29, 2009
Since I frequently write about green homes, anything related to energy efficient real estate grabs my attention, as did the recent release by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment’s (COTE) top 10 examples of sustainable architecture for 2009. These projects will be honored at the annual AIA convention in [...]
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