Sustainable Homes in Silicon Valley
Landsea Homes builds high-density housing in the Bay Area By Julia Edinger There is high demand for housing in the
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In this issue
The GHB Interview: Dan Dunmoyer, President, California Building Industry Association
Dan Dunmoyer of the California Building Industry Association shares insight into Title 24 changes enacted January 1st, 2020, affordability, and
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A Built Environment Solution
Using sustainable — and creative — solutions in building materials can help create a more sustainable built environment By MATTHEW
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Weatherize Your Build
A properly weatherized home allows prospective buyers to envision life there in any season By MICHAEL BORDES The main goal
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Smart Home Tech Trends For 2020
This is how builders can “win” at smart home technology in 2020 and beyond By KEN KRIVANEC Last year, a
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Best Green Building Methods for 2020
Today’s best green building practices have the empirical evidence to show for it By BETH ECKENRODE The greatest trend we
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Building for Luxury & Comfort in 2020
Taking a comprehensive approach to enhancing luxury home construction with green building techniques By JEFF BOGARD When we think of
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California Energy Commission Expert Panel
Title 24 updates are here; this is what builders should know By CHRISTOPHER OLVERA, MAZI SHIRAKH What do you think
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Design & Build for Maximum Efficiency
Passive House Net-Zero Design is one way to strike the right balance for maximum energy savings By NATALIE LEONARD From
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Pushing Sustainability in 2020
Cities like Santa Monica are changing the way they design, develop, and build to reduce the built environment’s carbon footprint
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Standards for 2020
Title 24 standards have evolved over the decades. How will they come into play in 2020? By MANNY GONZALEZ The
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Green New Year’s Resolutions
Start building green in 2020 in ways big and small with these New Year’s resolutions By ZACK JOHNSTON They say
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The GHB Interview: Ted Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, Newland
Newland’s new CEO, Ted Nelson, shares his insight on Newland’s corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts that qualified it for Developer
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Builder.Media Unveils the Greenest Home in America: The ABC Green Home 4.0
The ABC Green Home 4.0 is certifiably green with nine certifications An Interview with Nick Slevin QUESTION: So, it’s been
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Lessons Learned in Indoor Air Quality in 2019
Every building is an opportunity to improve people’s health and impact on the natural world By STEPHEN AIGUIER This past
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Turning Point for Sustainability
2019 was a great year for zero net energy builds, but really it was just the beginning By BENJAMIN KASDAN,
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Lessons in LEED in 2019
Common-sense tips for mastering LEED certification By TOMMY LINSTROTH If you want to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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2019 Makes Way for 20/20 Vision
A year in review of sustainable building By SCOTT HARRIS As 2019 comes to a close, and 2020 is on
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Daring to Hope Again in 2019
Green building trends of 2019 have given homebuilding professionals hope for sustainability in the built environment By BEN STAPLETON If
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The Green Building Story in 2019 (and Beyond)
The future of green homes means telling a better story By SARAH STANLEY Since 2006, the green homes market has
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Building Green in 2019
In 2019, the number of green building projects has increased to match demand By JULIA EDINGER Sustainability in the built
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The GHB Interview: Jack Armstrong Director of Team Zero and President of ACUMEN, LLC
Jack Armstrong, Director of Team Zero and President of ACUMEN, LLC, speaks on trends in the green building industry GHB:
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Tracking the Pulse of Residential Homebuilders
Insight on the current market based on BTIG survey show that building more affordable homes helps By GLENN RENNER If
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The Smart Home of the Future Is the One You Build Today
Smart home building techniques have appeal across demographics, and will soon become “standard” By ADAM TRICULIS Conventional wisdom may tell
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Water Conservation in Residential Developments
The effects from water conservation efforts — including saving money and reducing waste — benefit buyers and builders alike By
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Green Building Reduces Costs on Affordable Housing Projects
Implementing green concepts on affordable housing projects can reduce costs By JOHN S. EGAN Integration of green building concepts into
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Glimpse of the Green Home Future
How the Empire State is ensuring a smooth transition to sustainable energy for homeowners By KATHY HANUNN There is a
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Blurred Lines: Mixed-Use Development
Technology is accelerating the growth of new real estate models that straddle the lines between traditional asset classes By SARAH
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The ABC Green Home 4.0 Luxe Build: The Greenest Home in America
Is this the greenest spec home in America? Nick Slevin believes it is. By Julia Edinger High in the San
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Updates to Title 24
Updated building standards will push professionals to promote the value of green to boost sales By JULIA EDINGER Homebuilders across
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Creating Our New Normal
Green homes are going from elusive luxury to industry standard. Builders can help pave the way without breaking the bank
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Live Outside the BOX
Discovering an unrestrained lifestyle by transforming your outdoor living spaces By SCOTT HARRIS Sustainability is a buzzword among builders now;
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Balancing Your Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
Small details make big differences when creating harmonious outdoor spaces By JESSIE KIM I live in Southern California where the
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