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Whirlpool Introduces Appliances for New Year

Whirlpool Corporation and its portfolio of brands are introducing a number of new kitchen and laundry appliances to developers.

Suburban Seattle Student Housing Wins Top USGBC Award

Kenmore, Wash.–Bastyr University’s new student village has won “Outstanding Multifamily Project” in the 2010 LEED for Homes Awards from the USGBC.

Everyday Energy Installs Solar System at San Diego Affordable Housing Property

San Diego, Calif.–Everyday Energy has completed Phase II installation of photovoltaic panels at Hacienda Townhomes under the California Solar Initiative’s MASH program.

MIT Studies Environmental Costs of Common Building Materialsal

Cambridge, Mass.–MIT research findings will quantify the long-term environmental costs of paving and building materials and set a new standard in life-cycle-assessment modeling for such materials.

Shooting for the Energy Star Label

With the various standards of green building, from Energy Star to the multiple tiers of LEED, buildings can be rated in more ways than one.

Green Building at Its Best

Two recent award-winning projects illustrate how green building concepts are becoming increasingly prevalent–and more affordable–for apartment developers.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Consistency Remains Milwaukee’s Greatest Strength

Milwaukee–A modest pricing correction of single-family home has maintained renter demand in Milwaukee, according to the most recent report by Marcus & Millichap.

Pioneering Green Mixed-Income Project Underway in St. Louis

St. Louis–Construction has commenced on Arlington Grove in St. Louis, and the 112-unit mixed-income residential redevelopment may spark a green trend in the creation of properties that unite low-income and market-rate units under one roof.

Seniors and Affordable Green Multifamily Projects under Way in Chicago

Chicago–Ground has been broken for the New Admiral at the Lake, a 31-story life-care/continuing-care retirement community on the North Side of Chicago.

Video Interview with John Renowden

Multi-Housing News talks to John Renowden of Boral Roofing about the company’s new smog-eating tile, how it works and its benefits to multifamily.