Carl Seville

Carl Seville is a consultant on sustainability to the building industry. His firm, SK Collaborative, provides certification for multifamily projects, new and rehab, throughout the eastern United States under the National Green Building Standard, LEED, EarthCraft, Enterprise Green Communities, and Energy Star programs. A HERS rater, he holds the LEED AP Homes and Green Rater designations. Learn more at www.skcollaborative.com.

Carl Seville's Posts

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  Green Building

  Mortgage Insurance Premium Discounts Now Available for Green Certified Multifamily Projects

  by Carl Seville

  The HUD program applies to both market-rate and affordable projects.

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  Green

  Why Green Building Certification Makes Cents

  by Carl Seville

  The benefits include financial incentives, improved building performance, and resident comfort, to name just a few. Just as important, the added cost to developers is limited.

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  Green Scene

  Do Seniors Care if Their Building Is Green?

  by Lindsay Machak

  Many market-rate communities try to use green certifications to appeal to young professionals or Gen-Y renters who want to lead a very eco-friendly lifestyle. But seniors don’t seem to have that same level of interest.

• Do Renters Really Care if Their Building Is Green?

  by Lindsay Machak

  Many owners and managers aren't convinced that renters will pay more for green features, though surveys say they will.

• Builders Evaluate Value of LEED, as New Version Is Prepped

  by Lindsay Machak

  Builders evaluate the cost effectiveness of building to LEED standards, as the U.S. Green Building Council preps a new version its certification program for a November roll-out.