The Emergence of Green Makerspaces
Saving money using the power of creativity and green place By MARCELA OLIVA There is a new opportunity for green
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In this issue
Environmentally Responsible Design: Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize
Environmentally responsible design and construction during the pandemic By BLAKE GOBLE In the swirl of health and economic crises we
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Reusing Building Materials Offers Builder Solutions
Free service involving reusing building materials helps save money, give back to the community and tread lighter on the planet
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LEED Enables Greater Efficiency for Affordable Housing Residents
The LEED Homes Awards feature innovative, LEED certified affordable housing projects By ALYSSON BLACKWELDER In the Bronx neighborhood of Morrisania,
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Weaving Wellness and Green Living
Implementing healthy concepts is key to attracting 55+ residents who want to flourish, contribute to their wellness and age in
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The GHB Interview: Jessica Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer, International WELL Building Institute
IWBI is blazing trails toward a more sustainable future GREEN HOME BUILDER: Would you elaborate to our readers about what
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Breaking the Mold with Innovative Design
Innovative design mixes up attached housing and reaches a wide range of buyers By JULIA MALISOS At the end of
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Passive Building Gains Popularity
Passive building is ideal for affordable housing funders and developers By MICHAEL KNEZOVICH As recently as 2012, Passive House Institute
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Active Homebuyers Want Healthy, Functional, Low Maintenance Homes
55+, active communities with natural open space are a preference, especially due to COVID-19 By PETER DENNEHY COVID-19 has caused
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Make the Most of the Outdoors
Building professionals can utilize space outdoors for prospective homeowners By MARLA ESSER CLOOS Our homes have literally become our centers
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The Intersection Between Affordable and Energy Efficiency in Housing
Creating sustainable, affordable homes is essential to providing healthy living for all By SOPHIA ACEVEDO With the final quarter of
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Carrying A Mindful Perspective For A Post COVID 19 Society
Building professionals are implementing a perspective approach to meet buyers’ needs through eco-friendly features BY SOPHIA ACEVEDO In the past
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The Nexus Between Title 24 and the Modular Housing Market
Off-Site construction (OSC) is a global trend that addresses housing shortages, rising costs, and quality By YING WANG and BRENT
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The GHB Interview: Michelle Foster, Vice President, Sustainability of Home Innovation Research Labs/National Green Building Standard
Considering going green? Michelle Foster of NGBS dives into how builders can make that transition. GHB: Can you inform our
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Why It Makes “Cents” to Consider Green Certification For Projects
Financial benefits of green building you need to know about BY CARL SEVILLE Decisions made in the planning and development
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Designing for Wellness. Why Wellness?
Maintaining mental and physical hygiene within your walls can decide whether you live or die By JOHN GUILLIAMS Simply put,
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Advancing Efficiency & Human Health with High-Performance Homes
Healthy spaces, particularly through LEED certification, have come into focus for designers, developers, and homeowners alike By Larissa Oaks and
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Homebuyers Seek Spacious, Connected Communities
Current conditions are driving homebuyers to seek greener, more flexible, high-performing designs By ALEX MCLEOD Similar to generations before, people—in
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WELLness at Home
Industry professionals must seize the opportunity to push beyond requirements and create healthier spaces By SARAH HUNTER Today, more than
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Refreshing Your Indoor and Outdoor Space
Homes should celebrate the environment that surrounds it By CHRIS BRANDON It’s no question that the spring and summer months
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Project Success: Design to Code with Forward Thinking
Building codes affect design, understanding current codes and how to work within them allows for compliant projects and quality homes.
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The GHB Interview: Sarah Alexander, Senior Vice President of Credentialing & Certification at GBCI
Sarah Alexander shares her insight on green building certifications and the importance of sustainable practices. Green Home Builder: Can you
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Sustainable Building in Challenging Times
Female builder talks about her road to success in the building industry and her passion for building By MARNIE OURSLER
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Outdoor Space Revival
In a post-pandemic world, outdoor living space becomes a wellness necessity for homebuyers By MARISSA KASDAN The global pandemic has
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Curb Appeal Can Be Affordable
What research says about curb appeal and qualities of outdoor spaces that attract home buyers By CASSY AOYAGI Passionate about
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How Builders Can Support Healthy Ecosystems
Eco-friendly homebuilding starts at the building process itself By Sarah Stanley Builders and developers have an important role to play
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‘Safer at Home’ Shifting Ideas of Design
Over half of all respondents said that the pandemic has shifted what they prioritize in a home By Cassie Cherry
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Lemon-AIDE for Moving On
Homes and public spaces from now on will incorporate smart touchless, voice-controlled technologies By Julia Malisos With the recent pandemic,
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Design Affordable Passive Homes
In some markets, Passive Houses can be built for the same price tag as a conventional custom home By Molly
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What is the Correct Formula for a Healthy Home?
Creating a stay at home formula in place for the whole family is key By Jillian Pritchard Cooke The definition
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Opening a Resilient, New Chapter
The future of building is net zero: homes will generate more energy than they consume By Mahesh Ramanujam A new
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2020 LEED Homes Awards nominations open
Nominate your extraordinary LEED residential project by May 21. USGBC’s LEED Homes Awards recognize some of the most innovative and
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