New This Week
HERS Amendment Adjusts Ratings for Smaller Homes
On January 1st, 2019, a new HERS amendment will take effect. RESNET recently announced the adoption of a home size
Products & Services
Typar
The latest addition to the TYPAR® Weather Protection System, TYPAR® Drainable Wrap features a layer of multi-directional polypropylene fibers that diverts bulk
Industry News
De Young Properties & ConSol Announce Largest Single-Family Zero Net Energy Community in California
Zero Net Energy partners De Young Properties and ConSol plan to educate and energize homebuilders to stay ahead of state
Industry Observations
Demand for Green Homes Leads To New Home Building Approaches
An increased interest in sustainable homes is changing how homes are made By BRIANNA FRIES Green and sustainable home
Market Research
The Continued Appeal of Multifamily Housing
For the Millennial buyer and the 50+ buyer, location and affordability seem to be driving factors for the multifamily market
Architecture and Design
Approaching Home Design From the Inside Out
Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces By PATRICIA GAYLOR Recent findings from The American Institute of Architects’
Housing Solutions
Engineered Wood: A Perfect Fit for Urban Infill
Infill builders can reduce material and labor costs with engineered wood products by Scott Lockyear Many architects and builders are
Construction Management
The Serious Consequences of Consequentials
Be in the green, not the red, with these important considerations By KATHLYNN SMITH AND JENNIFER TUNG Times are
Sustainable Design
Native Landscaping Sells Houses
Increase the value of a home with environmentally-friendly natural landscaping By Kitty Connolly This past April, the American Society of
Custom Homebuilding
Prudent Custom Home Building
Custom homebuilders might want to think twice about neglecting basic features in homes should that property ever be sold in
Smart Home Tech
If You’re Not Predicting the Future, You’re Living in The Past
Our industry has been slow to move into the realm of big data By GLENN RENNER In this magazine last
GHB Interviews
The GHB Interview: Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, Deputy Director of the Solar Energy Technologies Office
After two years as Deputy Director, Dr. Jones-Albertus gives her insight on what the Solar Energy Technologies Office has in
Archived Features
Maracay Takes the Leap for LEED at Santa Catalina
Arizona builder Maracay Homes crafts its first LEED-compliant community with a touch of ranch-style living By Jonathan Dean Photography by
