Alexa Moreno Perdomo, Author at Green Home Builder

The GHB Interview: Nathan Stodola, Chief Engineer, IWBI

Stodola shares why homebuilders should strive for WELL Building Standard certification and what IWBI is planning for the future. Green

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Hand in Hand: Design and Sustainability

It doesn’t have to be one or the other when it comes to energy efficiency and design. By Brian Alvarado

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Beauty from Within

High performance homes consider a whole house approach, including design. By Julia Malisos People often ask if design is sacrificed

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The Value of Solar Power

Considerations in installing your own renewable energy like solar power. By Wayne D. Alldredge On the day I write this,

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Clean Air: A Zoomer’s Best Friend

Indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts a Zoomer’s health, cognitive function and performance. By Jillian Pritchard Cooke The American Psychological Association’s

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The Importance of Wellness in Design

With priorities shifting for consumers, incorporating wellness and sustainability into design is now a must for all residential spaces. By

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Publisher’s Note: August 2021

Hello Readers, in print and online, I hope your summer is going very well and you are enjoying quality time

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Editor’s Note: August 2021

Dear readers in print and online, Welcome to the very special July/August issue of Green Home Builder. Instead of simply

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Comfort, Meet Economy

The high performance imperative for new homes. By Daniel P. Gehman There is a switch in many electric vehicles that

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Quality Now Means Revenue Later

It is tempting to cut corners in today’s hectic environment but investing in quality today will pay dividends in the

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Mirabella by KB Home Opens in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Mirabella, a new home community in Davenport that

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Green, Greener, Greenest

Healthier, more sustainable homes are what today’s buyers are looking for By Donna Aldrich The demand for green homes, even

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New Building Energy Codes Announced by DOE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at the National Energy Codes Conference, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm announced new building energy code

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The GHB Interview: Aaron Smith, CEO, EEBA

For 39 years, EEBA has been helping industry professionals accomplish their sustainable goals. Green Home Builder: For the readers who

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Bringing Green to the Forefront

By Alexa Moreno Perdomo Even though the pandemic is winding down, states are reopening and life is seemingly approaching “normal,”

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Leaving A Lasting Legacy

Our many considerations for successful community streetscape outcomes include density, privacy, landscaping, sustainability and color trends By Donna Aldrich Bette

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Sustainability or Attainability?

Industry professionals need to create opportunities that address both energy-efficiency and affordability. By Cassie Cherry While affordability, “missing middle” housing

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Enlist Mother Nature to Design Your Curb Appeal

Inspiration for elevating your exteriors and curb appeal is right under our nose. By Scott Hamilton Harris With so many

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Ford™ Acquires Electriphi To Provide Ford Pro Commercial Customers with Seamless Charging and Energy Management

DEARBORN, Mich., June 17, 2021 – Ford today announced it is acquiring Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging management and fleet monitoring