The GHB Interview: Bill Greene, Chairman, National Green Building Standard Green Advisory Group
NGBS chair reflects on 2023 trends while also discussing third-party certification and what 2024 has in store Green Home Builder:
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In this issue
Innovation and Appeal Meet in Prescott Valley
Mandalay Homes and Mosaic team up on a sustainable, master planned community in Northern Arizona Nestled in the hills of
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Sustainable and Traditional Design at Avelina
Landsea Homes joins farmhouse design with high-performance homes Like the unique pocket that San Juan Capistrano fills along the coast
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Going Off The Grid in California
KB Home’s all-electric, solar- and battery-powered, microgrid communities are the first of its kind in the Golden State For the
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The Future is a Bright Shade of Green
The impact of sustainable construction and green certifications on building By Kyle Abney If you don’t know where you are
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Green Building and Sustainable Housing Trends in 2022
RESNET works to advocate for energy efficient homes and lead the path to net zero energy homes By Valerie Briggs
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EEBA 2022 Trends
The steady increase in demand for electrification and decarbonization in homes By Aaron Smith The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance
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The GHB Interview: Kim Heaver, VP of Conferences & Events, U.S. Green Building Council
The future of the green building movement Green Home Builder: Tell me about the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo. What
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The Incentives of Certified Builds
Third-party certifications increase the value and desirability of a home By Hanna Heiss With 2021 having marked the highest level
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Ensuring a Net Positive Future for Green Building
The Net Zero Accelerator speeds and scales innovations to get us there By Colin Mangham I cut my teeth in
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Prefab Houses: A New Way to Build
Changing the way prefab houses are built by integrating energy efficiency into the process By Yvonne Nguyen Nestled in between
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Addressing the Needs of the People
Affordable housing development to bring energy efficiency and greenery to Harlem By Louis Koehl For nearly five decades, the East
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Green Building For All
Green building is key to affordable housing By Sophie Mullinax Green-built homes afford their residents countless benefits. Healthier indoor air
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Designing Naturally: Enhancing Interior Spaces Through Biophilia
Escape urban living while fulfilling a desire for nature to be a more prominent part of daily life By Sarah
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Renter Protections in Equitable Building Decarbonization
Tangible resources for the design and implementation of equitable electrification By Jenny Low Renters are roughly 45% of California’s population,
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Take Flight at March Veterans Village
Transitional housing project, March Veterans Village, brings affordability and services to U.S. veterans By Hanna Heiss Founded by chairman Art
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All-In-One: Sustainability and Affordability
The connection of energy efficiency to affordability and sustainability is an easy one to see By Valerie Briggs At RESNET,
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Green Globes Certification: Delivering Sustainability in Multifamily Housing
GBI’s Green Globes Certification is a win-win for all stakeholders By Vicki Worden As multifamily developers and owners respond to
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LEED Homes: Excellence in Residential Design
The national benchmark of performance for green building By Matt Libby Energy efficiency, effective site location and design that promotes
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Investing in Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency takes on larger role as builders compete for buyers who value conservation By Don Neff Energy efficiency in
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Kettering at eTown: Energy-Efficiency in the Southeast
Providence’s Kettering at eTown provides Zero Energy Ready Home-certified builds When it comes to energy efficiency in the Florida homebuilding
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WELL Performance Rating: Making Health Central to Building Performance
New WELL rating is fueling new opportunities to drive health performance in homes By Jason Hartke When we talk about
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Yes, In My Backyard
Outdoor living trends By Donna Aldrich Grass-filled big backyards are so last century. We’ve abandoned our lawn mower, edge trimmers
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The GHB Interview: Kyle Abney, Principal, Abney + Abney Green Solutions, NGBS Green Advisory Board Member
The Principal of Abney + Abney Green Solutions discusses how green building consulting can reduce waste and costs Green Home
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Olive House: Prefabricated and Passive
A healthy, energy efficient home that can serve as testament to the importance of Passive House Institute U.S. standards By
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Outdoor Living Spaces: Most Desired Community Feature
Providing single-family living that integrates outdoor living design elements without sacrificing density By Darian Rauschendorfer It is widely known that
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Changes to the RESNET MINHERS and ANSI Standards
The RESNET MINHERS and ANSI Standards addendums will go into effect on July 1, 2022 By Yvonne Nguyen Starting July
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Green Building Strategies for Lower Energy Consumption
Green building strategies and primary focus areas when starting a new build By Eric Morrill When it comes to starting
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Green Building Solutions to Climate Crisis
Standardization in homebuilding could help ease concerns over the climate crisis By Camille Manaloto In 2022, there’s no question that
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The Cottage Company: Building Better, Not Bigger
The Cottage Company specializes in single level living options and a high quality, small footprint, well designed home By Yvonne
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Work From Home… Outside?
Outside living takes on a whole new meaning By Josh Kassing The “work-from-home” approach to employment has offered an arrangement
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Connecting Through Elevated Design
Designers can design elevated spaces that positively impact people’s lives. By Sarah Hunter In this post-pandemic era, bringing people together
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Homes by Westbay: True Florida Living at Creek Ridge Preserve
Homes by WestBay creates for you By Hanna Heiss It’s no secret that 2009 was an uncertain time, and as
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