What kind of affordable projects are already implementing sustainable design principles?
A. During the past several years, many affordable housing developers have become interested in applying sustainable design. Some international and national organizations and national and state government agencies have focused on developing guidelines that can be applied to many projects. These include Habitat for Humanity International s Environmental Initiative and Global Green USA s Greening Affordable Housing Initiative. The PATH program (Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing) has produced both online and printed references directed at affordable, yet innovative, housing construction. The Wisconsin Energy Bureau conducted a project that evaluated the application of affordable renewable energy systems to homes. Some cities and local housing authorities also have become involved in promoting sustainable design in affordable housing, through programs, regulations, and actual building projects. In Austin, Texas, all affordable housing built with City funds must meet a green st
