Welcome to the green building council
"The mission of the TBA GBC is to educate builder members, associate members and consumers about green building and its implementation as a method to provide healthy, energy-efficient and sustainable shelter. The council will act as a reference center for information and available training opportunities to promote and advance the green building industry."
Green Builder Magazine - Call for Entries
August 13, 2008Green Builder magazine is searching for the "Green Builder of the Year" for their first annual awards. Those properties eligible will have had a grand opening or first occupancy between January 2007 and September 2008 and can be single-family, spec homes, custom homes, production, remodeled homes, developments or multifamily with third party certification not an entry requirement. For full details on the entry process, fee and contact information please click on Read More ...
NAHB-Nations Building News Article June 23, 2008
August 13, 2008NAHB's email publication Nation's Building News has published an article to help builders, remodelers and other industry professionals to think smart and start small when making promises to consumers about their green building projects. As noted in the article, stated by David Jaffe, NAHB staff vice president for construction and liability research, "Your success as green building professionals may depend on your ability to avoid green building claims and liability..." For full article details, please click Read More ...
NAHB-Nations Building News Article June 23, 2008
June 25, 2008NAHB's email publication Nations Building News has an article with information about a new Toolkit on Storm Water Control. This toolkit is geared towards homebuilders and HBA's on effective storm water and ersosion control techniques. With increased consumer demand for "green building", it can begin with lot development. The educational materials within the toolkit are aimed at assisting the home builder comply with storm water regulations and assisting HBA's in keeping excessive regulations from being enacted which can drive up the costs of affordable housing. Please visit the NAHB website at www.nahb.org and log in to access this and other toolkits. To read the entire email article please click Read More ...
You Tube - Homearama 2008 Green Home
June 17, 2008
On June 5, 2008, Chuck Miller with Miller Custom Homes held a "flying debris" demonstration at his 2008 Homearama Green Home "The Mothership". The demonstration simulated flying debris that is common during tornados and hurricanes and how typical construction methods compared to Poly Steel Concrete construction withstand such debris. You Tube has a video of the demonstration which includes additional details about how this is a green home. To view the You Tube clip please click
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VNG energywise - Green Building Know-How Strategies for Success Article
April 02, 2008Virginia Natural Gas has published an article "Blazing a Green Trail" by Jack McGee in their latest edition of energywise Green Building Know-How Strategies for Success. This article highlights the EarthCraft House Program home built by Chuck Miller of Miller Custom Homes and how the incorporation of natural gas appliances in addition to other features can be done without sacrificing style or comfort. To read the entire article please click Read More ...
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September 04, 2008
training opportunitiesEarthCraft Training - 09/05/08
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EarthCraft Training - 10/07/08
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