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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In this issue
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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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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