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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In this issue
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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Health, Home and Happiness as We Age
Growing demand for healthy homes by the 50+ cohort By Marla Esser Cloos The 50+ cohort – from empty-nesters to
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Living Green With Ease at Las Ventanas
Green and affordable living at WHA’s Las Ventanas By Hanna Heiss William Hezmalhalch Architects (WHA) is made up of architects,
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Noble Pursuits: Attainable Housing Without Subsidy
Tackling the unprecedented demand for affordable and attainable housing By Daniel Gehman, AIA, LEED AP Production of dwellings whose rent
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Preparing Homebuilders for the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and Beyond
Building beyond the IECC energy code By Gayathri Vijayakumar Outside of California, states tend to adopt an iteration of the
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Traditional AND Sustainable Residential Architecture in Los Angeles
Sustainable solutions we can all apply By Tim Barber Temperatures in downtown Los Angeles hit 90°F on March 24, 2022,
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John Hensley, Board President, RESNET
RESNET Board President shares importance of certifying green homes Green Home Builder: Tell me about RESNET and its philosophy. When
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The Next Energy Boom: Personal Energy Independence
Solar is beginning to pick up traction across the U.S. By Ian Bryant Solar power, energy storage and power management
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Energy-Efficient Affordability
The apartment building Trinity Place provides energy-efficient housing for chronically homeless seniors By Camille Manaloto Established in 1987, Studio E
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The Secret Password to Electrification is… Electrical Panels!
Electrical panels play a vital role in keeping a stream of power into our homes By Lara Isaacson It doesn’t
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Architecture for the Future
Leading innovation for the future By Graham Irwin Since 2008, my practice has addressed these unprecedented challenges, including climate disruption
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Building to Code Doesn’t Guarantee a Healthy Home
Poor air quality in your home can impact your health By Bill Hayward Have you ever wondered if your home
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The Purpose and Practice of Merchandising Outdoor Living Space
Why merchandise outdoor spaces? By Lita Dirks While we may be called an interior design/model merchandising firm, we know that
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Advanced Framing: Reduce Costs, Boost Efficiency and Structural Integrity
All about advanced framing By Aleeta Dene, P.E. As builders continue to look for ways to reduce costs and improve
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If You Fail to Plan, You Should Plan to Fail
How builders can plan and prep for green builds to make it easier to achieve green By Jerud Martin Throughout
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Housing Crisis Leads to Sustainable Solutions
Builders and manufacturers are getting creative in order to supply new homes By Camille Manaloto In 2022, building and owning
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Green Homes Go Further with EPA Partnership Programs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the environment. One way the Agency achieves
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USGBC Live Will Look at the Future of LEED
USGBC Live provides the USGBC community with the opportunity to meet sustainability professionals By Deisy Verdinez It is an exciting
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Housing and Supply Crisis Lead to Sustainable Solutions
Builders and manufacturers are getting creative in order to supply new homes By Camille Manaloto In 2022, building and owning
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Green Homes Go Further with EPA Partnership Programs
Setting the standard for healthy homes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the
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USGBC Live Will Look at the Future of LEED
USGBC Live provides the USGBC community with the opportunity to meet sustainability professionals By Deisy Verdinez It is an exciting
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Design for Longevity
Incorporating safety seamlessly into design By Adam Gibson Designing for longevity can be a challenge for some clients to appreciate.
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