Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Cities covered in white: How a roof’s color can save Black is often the color chosen for roofing material. But with the emphasis on energy efficiency and green living, it’s ironic that...
The home building industry has taken slow but sure steps towards more responsible building thanks to programs such as LEED for Homes and the NAHB’s Green Building program. Though the installation may be ‘greener’ these days, has the waste stream kept...
LEED homes are at the cutting edge of green home development, and now Habitat for Humanity is getting in on the action. The Habitat for Humanity covering the Greater Indianapolis area just launched a six-week build of a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental...
In a fit of clarity and logic, the EPA will delay enforcement of a rule requiring contractors to take additional precautions when renovating houses where children could be exposed to lead dust from old paint until Oct. 1. Although the Senate passed a much-needed delay...
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Does Green Building REALLY Cost More?Here’s the latest . We’ve all heard it before: It costs more to build green. But does it? And how can you save money on your green home or...
