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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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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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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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Demand for Green Homes Leads To New Home Building Approaches

An increased interest in sustainable homes is changing how homes are made By BRIANNA FRIES Green and sustainable home

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The ABC Green Home 4.0 Breaks Ground and Begins Construction

by Nick Slevin The Net-Zero, solar powered demonstration home is awash with LUXE themes, thanks to Architect Chuck Goodman from

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The GHB Interview: Scot Horst, CEO of Arc Skoru, Inc.

Scot Horst is the current CEO of Arc Skoru, Inc. and the former chief product officer of the USGBC. We

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EarthCraft™ Leaves No Building Behind

Green building guidelines help restore and refit historical buildings for sustainable operation BY JEREMY FIELD From 2010 to 2017, Savannah

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A Citrus Grove Turned Sustainable Master-Planned Community

Navarro Grove emphasizes sustainable design and smart home technology in this modern twist on agrarian lifestyle By Abby Pittman Moving

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The Continued Appeal of Multifamily Housing

For the Millennial buyer and the 50+ buyer, location and affordability seem to be driving factors for the multifamily market

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The Cove: A New Home in a Thriving Metropolitan City

Having earned a LEED Platinum Certification, The Cove offers residential and retail space along with multiple unique and green amenities

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Interior Prefabs Gives Homes New Life

New ways to customize prefabs, which are key for translating the building method to homes BY CAROL BULLIED The modular

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Resilience Retrofits Are Essential, But Who Will Pay For Them?

Los Angeles retrofit ordinance showcases the need for changes in building codes to improve home safety and save lives BY

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Ribbon-cutting and Review: The Reserve At Stonewater Creek

Insight Homes newly opened Whatley model homes showcases the best features of their newest community, The Reserve at Stonewater Creek

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Safe, Affordable, Sustainable Housing for Small Town Seniors

Senior housing project focuses on affordability, comfort, and a safe and healthy lifestyle for residents By MARLA ESSER CLOOS A

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Above and Beyond – Prioritizing Health and Wellness

Builders and architects should be looking to create homes that focus on health and wellness along with looking good By

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The Potential of Heat Pump Water Heaters

The efficiency of heat pump water heaters saves energy and money By DAVID CHISOLM Would you use a pair of

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The GHB Interview: Sarah Yerkes

Senior Vice President of Government Relations, International Code Council, Sara Yerkes of the ICC offers insight into changing building codes

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Better Homes By Brookfield

Green Builder Profile: Brookfield Residential Brookfield Residential has been an award-winning builder and developer for more than 60 years. By

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Family-Owned Provides Advantages

Green Builder Profile: Van Metre Homes Van Metre Companies has been growing as a successful, privately-owned real estate company in

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Eco-Luxury Defines Thrive Home Builders

Green Builder Profile: Thrive Home Builders Colorado-based Thrive Home Builders is a pioneer in the zero net energy movement in

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