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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"green homes"”.
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Bridging the Diffusion of Innovation Chasm for Green Housing
… information curtail the diffusion potential of green homes and create significant valuation and underwriting problems for the housing debt capital markets, more specifically mortgage originators (lenders) and appraisers. Put into the context of the technology adoption life cycle this missing …
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A green residential wish list : most important features according to homeowners
… studies on consumers' attitudes about buildings' green features. Despite of works in environmental valuation of residences that possess those features, studies dealing with attitudes and behaviors towards green products have mostly focused on non-durable products or on energy-efficient appliances …
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From efficiency to sufficiency: Socio-technical analysis of the role of design, marketing, and users in shaping domestic comfort practices and Air Conditioning use in Jordan
… practices and motivations in housing, and green design projects, the research first investigates how design decisions are negotiated between homeowners and architects, focusing on materiality and spatial configurations. Interviews with the residents of two ‘green homes’ are conducted to get …
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Redesign of a demolished neighborhood: creating a healthy, safe and sociable Cabrini Green in Chicago
… project located at the north end of Cabrini Green neighborhood in Chicago. It is the former “William Green Homes”, notorious for crimes, physical deterioration, and social isolation, but also home for many hundreds of people over the years. In accordance with HUD’s Hope VI program, my …
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The Austin Green Building Program: an analysis of the program's effectiveness
… innovative programs in the state is the Austin Green Building Program (AGBP). It was the first program of its kind in the U.S. that rates new homes and remodels in regards to five categories related to sustainability: energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials efficiency, health and safety …