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Interview with John Wells, president, Interface Americas Inc.
Multi-Housing News talks to John Wells, president of Interface Americas Inc. at the 2010 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Wells discusses the company’s Mission Zero goals, as well as the un-sustainable nature of carpet and the prevalence of greenwashing throughout the building industry.
Construction Commences on $33M Green Affordable Housing Development
Davie, Fla.–Ground has just broken on East Village, a 155-unit affordable housing townhome community in Davie, Fla., that will bring much-needed housing to very low-income families.
Special Report: Financial Incentives Likely to Be Part of Any Energy Legislation
Chicago–With different parties controlling the House and Senate, it seems unlikely that the administration will be able to pass any legislation standardization with regard to energy usage, according to Greenbuild panelists.
Add Multi-Housing to Malfunctioning Suburbs
Incorporate multifamily housing into the fabric of malfunctioning suburbs–or the Boomers and Echo Boomers will move out.
N.C. Apartments Win LEED Silver
Charlotte, N.C.–Circle at South End, a 360-unit apartment complex that also includes 8,000 square feet of retail space and 714 parking spaces on about five acres, has been awarded a LEED Silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Eliane Introduces Ecocement Floor and Wall Tiles
Brazil-based company Eliane has launched its new collection called Ecocement, which has been constructed with 20 percent pre-consumer recycled content for LEED designs with tile in commercial or residential building projects.
Are the Residents Onboard With Greening Apartment Communities?
Their buy-in is critical to the success of any apartment community’s sustainable initiatives
New Green Developer Transforms Brownfield into Residential Project in Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin, Ohio–Sustainable Community Associates Inc., a newly established real estate company, has just completed its first project, a Brownfield reclamation endeavor that has resulted in a new mixed-use residential property in Oberlin, Ohio.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Seattle Rents Remain Stable
Seattle–Since the beginning of this year, the Seattle rental market has seen marked improvement, according to Hendricks & Partners.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: New Product in Kansas City Outperforms the Old
Kansas City, Mo.—The newest apartment product in Kansas City is currently outperforming the rest of the metro area.






