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	<title>Chicagoland Real Estate Forum &#187; Green Building</title>
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		<title>Oak Park Home Earns LEED Platinum Certification</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/16/oak-park-home-earns-leed-platinum-certification/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The home at 1135 North Grove in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park has earned LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for achievement in green homebuilding and design. This marks the first residence in Oak Park, home to historical properties built by notable architects, to receive LEED certification. LEED for Homes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save The Date: May 17 Hard Hat Tour at Creekside Estates South</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/13/save-the-date-may-17-hard-hat-tour-at-creekside-estates-south/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The date is fast approaching for the Hard Hat Tour taking place on Thursday, May 17 at Creekside Estates South in Lockport. Don&#8217;t miss out on this fun and informational tour where you can see how energy efficient homes are built. Refreshments will be served as guests learn about the Creekside Estates South community and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Green Building Market Planting Seeds of Stability</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/09/the-green-building-market-planting-seeds-of-stability/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficient]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=32329</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Green Home boom is planting itself as the future of home construction according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). McGraw-Hill Construction released its latest SmartMarket Report: New and Remodeled Green Homes: Transforming the Residential Market at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Green Building Conference and Expo. The report estimates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National Green Building Conference Wraps Up</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/05/national-green-building-conference-wraps-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/05/national-green-building-conference-wraps-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 15:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 14th annual National Green Building Conference was held in Nashville, Tenn. on April 30. Winners of the National Green Building Awards were honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “These awards recognize the best and most innovative builders and remodelers in green building”, said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NAHB Green Building Conference Worth the Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/20/nahb-green-building-conference-worth-the-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/20/nahb-green-building-conference-worth-the-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=30601</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The nation continues to go green and home builders have been at the forefront of the changing times in order to sustain not only their businesses, but the environment as well. As the Chicago housing market becomes more proactive in using green technology and sustainable resources for building homes, an exciting new conference highlights the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Homes Coming Into Their Own in Chicago</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/11/green-homes-coming-into-their-own-in-chicago/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/04/11/green-homes-coming-into-their-own-in-chicago/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Kaplan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Robert Lord Builders]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=30119</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Green homes have steadily become an increasing presence in the Chicago real estate market thanks to quality home builders successfully merging environmental responsibility with luxurious living. Well aware that the Chicago area receives the brunt of all four seasons each year, home builders have implemented methods to increase a home&#8217;s energy efficiency without discarding comfort [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Molidor Custom Builders Completes New LEED Home</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/22/molidor-custom-builders-completes-new-leed-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/22/molidor-custom-builders-completes-new-leed-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Delaney</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=29269</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Molidor Custom Builders recently completed construction on the first new LEED home in La Grange. The new home is designed to be energy efficient with features such as natural and renewable products, clean air HVAC components and custom triple pane windows. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized mark of quality [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Registration Open for the 2012 National Green Building Conference and Expo</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/09/registration-open-for-the-2012-national-green-building-conference-and-expo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/09/registration-open-for-the-2012-national-green-building-conference-and-expo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirae</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=28812</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Register now to get early bird rates for the 2012 National Green Building Conference and Expo. The conference, which will be held in Nashville later this spring, will offer education sessions and classes, green building tours and exhibits on all things green building! The conference is perfect for builders, remodelers, architects and any other building [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tiny House a Lesson in Sustainability</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/07/tiny-house-a-lesson-in-sustainability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/03/07/tiny-house-a-lesson-in-sustainability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=28896</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to see a truly tiny piece of Chicago real estate? You can find one at Sheridan Road and Noyes Street in Evanston, where there is a 128-square-foot home on display. The Tiny House, which was designed by students and young alumni from Northwestern&#8217;s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, is a lesson in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Better Buildings mean Better Business</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/01/25/better-buildings-mean-better-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/01/25/better-buildings-mean-better-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=27220</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What do green building incentives, new statewide Illinois energy codes, and Ed Begley Jr. all have in common?  Find out Feb 1 and Feb 2 as the Better Buildings Better Business conference comes to Schaumburg, IL. This new conference is for residential builders, designers, developers, and real estate professionals. Featuring a celebrity keynote from Ed [...]]]></description>
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