Institute for Market Transformation

Posted on November 26, 2012

Colorado Town Takes the Lead on Energy Code Compliance

Parker became a national energy exemplar under the stewardship of one inspired building official. More

Tags: EcoBuilding Pulse, Sustainability, Codes and Standards, Gil Rossmiller, Colorado

Posted on November 16, 2012

A Virtuous Cycle

By Cliff Majersik

Market Transformation chair Cliff Majersik says the drive to broader markets will be fueled by increased code compliance and the transformation of appraisal and finance processes. More

Tags: Finance, Residential Architect, The American Institute of Architects, Local Markets, Consumers Union’s Consumer Reports National Research Center

Posted on November 16, 2012

A Virtuous Cycle

By Cliff Majersik

Market Transformation chair Cliff Majersik says the drive to broader markets will be fueled by increased code compliance and the transformation of appraisal and finance processes. More

Tags: Finance, The American Institute of Architects, Local Markets, Consumers Union’s Consumer Reports National Research Center, Building Codes Assistance Project

Posted on August 21, 2012

Measure, Report, Repeat: A Look at Energy Benchmarking Legislation

By Katie Weeks

Andrew Burr, director of building energy performance policy at the Institute for Market Transformation, talks about the rise of legislation requiring energy-use disclosure. More

Tags: EcoBuilding Pulse, Sustainability, Local Markets, Legislation, Andrew Burr

Posted on July 26, 2012

Study Touts the Value of Green Labels

By Lisa Bonnema

New California research shows third-party labeled homes sell for more. More

Tags: EcoBuilding Pulse, Building Performance, Sustainability, California, Codes and Standards

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