- Housing expert sees green building as growth area.
- R.K. Stewart talks about future of sustainable design.
- Does LEED have a big city bias?
- Home prices drop most in areas with long commute.
- Green building codes hitting major cities in 2008.
- Country aims to make Energy Star mandatory for new homes.
- LA and SFC vie for title of "greenest city."
*WIR = Week in Review; a Saturday showcase of excellent links.
Not too many people are knowledgeable about the real estate industry in Dubai, UAE, but for those who pay attention to green building practices, they should take note. Dubai is a hot real estate market, but more importantly, the metropolis is developing entire communities and buildings that are going green. It’s a pretty impressive place and for those who are interested, my company produces the Dubai Real Estate Market Guide.