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Kelly Worden

Predicting Transportation Outcomes for LEED Projects
By Kelly Worden on 12 Aug 2013 • openbook 2 minute read
LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) is a relatively young LEED certification system that aims to build smarter, healthier and more connected neighborhoods that reduce negative environmental impacts and lead to fewer vehicle miles traveled (VMT).  So, does it work?  …
LEED ND project, East 54, in Chapel Hill, NC
Ulyana Hrudzko

Do Energy Efficient Homes Deserve Better Home Loans?
By Ulyana Hrudzko on 25 Jul 2013 • openbook 2 minute read
A report published by the UNC Center for Community Capital and the Institute for Market Transformation suggests that home energy efficiency is associated with lower default risk. After analyzing a national sample of actual loan performance data from 71,000 single-family …
Platinum certified LEED home in Manhattan Beach, CA
Afroz Algiers

Enforcing Building Code Compliance Means Big Savings
By Afroz Algiers on 24 Jun 2013 • openbook 2 minute read
Recently, Sarah Stellberg of the Institute for Market transformation, came across evidence that suggested almost a 100% non-compliance with building codes in certain U.S jurisdictions. To respond to this shocking figure, she developed a measure of the potential savings …
Building inspector examining wiring in California