Justifying Your Sustainable Capital Improvement
Recouping the first-cost of an investment in sustainability features is easy IF you know how to market them to potential
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The GHB Interview: Gail Vittori Board Chair, Green Business Certification Inc. and Co-Director of Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
Gail Vittori delves into GBCI’s role in the built environment and predicts expansions in green building certifications GREEN HOME BUILDER:
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The ABC Green Home 4.0: A Smart & Sustainable Build
By NICK SLEVIN The ABC Green Home 4.0 is a 4,200 square foot custom spec home on a 9,000 square
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The Real Cost of Multifamily Passive Building
How much extra does PHIUS+ certification cost? By KATRIN KLINGENBERG Almost everything in the process of passive building, design, construction,
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Green Building Continues To Rise
Green building is still a growing trend and it is increasingly affecting how our homes are designed and built By
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The GHB Interview; C.R. Herro, Vice President of Innovation, Meritage Homes
C.R. Herro provides insight on the innovative approach Meritage Homes has taken in green building and where they plan to
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High-Performance, Net-Zero American Home Building: Framing for the FUTURE
Construction of The ABC Green Home 4.0 progresses thanks to the team’s innovative solutions By Nick Slevin Hello readers, happy
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Zero Net Energy is at the Heart of New Clovis Community
De Young RidgeView combines green features and beautiful landscapes to create a uniquely sustainable community that offers a new view
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Green Home Architecture & Design Trends
Taking a look back at the biggest trends in green home architecture and design By GREGG TAYLERSON Wow, 2018 is
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How Architecture Can Help Achieve Net Zero
With recent technological advances and environmentally conscious buyers, Net Zero homes are on the way By KRIS WHITE It’s always
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Top 5 Sustainable Multifamily Trends
From smart home tech to solar energy, these are the top five trends in sustainable multifamily developments By SCOTT LEMOINE
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Sustainably Stylish – The Year In Review
Green design gets personal with these 2018 trends By PATRICIA GAYLOR It’s always been a challenge to design spaces with
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Green Home Building Has Made Some Serious Progress
Sustainable building practices will continue to progress until they become the norm of the industry By ABBY PITTMAN Change is
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How Smart Homes Take Over The World (Infographic)
Smart homes are the next big thing. You may not realize it yet, but somewhere your day will be easier
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The GHB Interview: Andrew Michler, Owner of Baosol Design
Michler explores the effects of passive building measures on the industry and predicts future advancements Green Home Builder: How do
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Three Multifamily Building Design Trends to Watch
Millennial and Boomer buyers want business centers, event-worthy pool areas, and package service in their communities By DARLA DILLON Design
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Cleaning California’s Home Stock
California continues to move toward energy efficiency as the California Energy Commission updates their codes to use less and save
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Pardee Homes is a Step Ahead of Title 24
Pardee Homes has been an industry leader in green building strategies for decades and is not slowing down now By
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Multifamily Units are Growing Up Green
Multifamily builders can include a variety of sustainable features to keep up with the green industry By SCOTT HARRIS We
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The 10-Step Holistic Approach To Achieving Wellness Within Your Walls®
Wellness Within Your Walls® (WWYW) is an internationally recognized educational program developed to achieve a high level of wellness in
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Tunnel Through The Cost Barrier To Net Zero
Because passive building principles tailor homes to their exact microclimate, they provide cost effectiveness, while simultaneously delivering a superior live/work
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An Improved Industry Rises to Meet Title 24’s New Standards
Title 24 Standards create challenges for builders while better preparing industry for even greener demands By BRIANNA FRIES Homebuilding has
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USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards
USGBC-LA Sustainable Innovation Award Team invites you to submit your project for the 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards! USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual
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For the past few years, the awareness that our homes can be more energy-efficient has been on the rise and
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The Serious Consequences of Consequentials
Be in the green, not the red, with these important considerations By KATHLYNN SMITH AND JENNIFER TUNG Times are
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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
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A Solution for Sustainable Building
New Block™ provides a solution to economical challenges faced by multifamily developers across the nation By KEVIN NEWMAN In
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Climate Change and Resilient Homes
What to do with flooded homes as extreme weather events become the norm By BARRY GILES The devastation that
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The ABC Green Home 4.0 Breaks Ground and Begins Construction
By Nick Slevin The ABC Green Home 4.0 project build in Crestline, California is now underway. We had
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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’
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Vita Gives Residents a Green Lease on Life
A LEED Gold Registered community, Vita, offers incredible amenities in an optimal location to anyone who is 55 years young
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Making a Case for Living Roofs in Single Family Residential Construction
The green roof is a sustainable concept that is growing in popularity By JOE WICENTOWICH Sustainable design in single family
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Making Homes Sustainable Means More Than Building Green
A holistic, sustainable approach to building will maximize a home’s environmental friendliness and resiliency By NATHAN KIPNIS Today, green
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