God-Made Versus Man-Made Stone
Who will win the great man-made vs. natural stone debate? By Scott Harris We continue to see choices for building
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In this issue
Doing as You Say: Sharing Your Green Values
Why share your green? Sustainability in action will build customer loyalty to your company By Marla Esser Cloos Focusing on
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What Makes Green Homebuilding Great Homebuilding?
These factors are key to ensuring that a green, sustainable home will not end up sitting around unsold By Brianna
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The Unique Details of the Net-Zero ABC Green Home 4.0 Luxe Project
By Christine Rombouts The Net-Zero ABC Green Home 4.0 LUXE Project being developed on a Southern California mountain site by
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Justifying Your Sustainable Capital Improvement
Recouping the first-cost of an investment in sustainability features is easy IF you know how to market them to potential
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The GHB Interview: Gail Vittori Board Chair, Green Business Certification Inc. and Co-Director of Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
Gail Vittori delves into GBCI’s role in the built environment and predicts expansions in green building certifications GREEN HOME BUILDER:
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The ABC Green Home 4.0: A Smart & Sustainable Build
By NICK SLEVIN The ABC Green Home 4.0 is a 4,200 square foot custom spec home on a 9,000 square
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The Real Cost of Multifamily Passive Building
How much extra does PHIUS+ certification cost? By KATRIN KLINGENBERG Almost everything in the process of passive building, design, construction,
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Green Building Continues To Rise
Green building is still a growing trend and it is increasingly affecting how our homes are designed and built By
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Studio 3807: Inspiring Community and Creation
Art and living come together for a vibrant community at Studio 3807 By Julia Edinger Located in Brentwood, Maryland, in
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The Kissing Tree Silver Award at The Nationals™ Is Well Deserved
Brookfield’s newest active adult development fosters community spirit in San Marcos, Texas By Abby Pittman Located in between two of
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Ivey Builds A Better Home
An award-winning focus on affordable quality and energy-efficiency By Abby Pittman In 2004, brothers Mark and Matt Ivey decided to
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Red Fox Crossing Brings Net Zero Living to Wisconsin
With modern cottage-style homes boasting efficient solar arrays, Tim O’Brien Homes is bringing energy efficiency By Brianna Fries When Tim
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Bringing Ultimate Sustainability to Seattle
Dwell Development’s net zero home is an impressive example of energy efficiency and modern style By Abby Pittman As the
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How Water Heater Efficiency Can Help Sell More Homes
Water heating can help lower HERS scores as much as lighting By CHRIS SMOTHERS Prospective homebuyers are now just as
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California’s Clean Energy Future for New Homes
The balanced energy approach to reducing GHG emissions By DAN RENDLER Since the introduction of the landmark Global Warming Solutions
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The New Age of Net Zero
What 2019 Will Bring (Back) By STACY SINCLAIR California’s challenge for new residential homes to be net zero by 2020
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Homebuilding for Resiliency in 2019
Miriam Webster Definition of Resilience: An ability to recover from or adjust easilyto misfortune or change By KATHERINE AUSTIN Readers:
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Top Green Trends in Residential Design
These green movements are becoming the standard for builders By GREGG TAYLERSON If you are like me, the alarm went
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Taking a Holistic Approach to Building
Implementing thoughtful design for a healthy and holistic community By JILLIAN PRITCHARD COOKE Taking a holistic approach to the building
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Resolutions to Build Green in 2019
Industry leaders see “la vie en rose” as building efforts become more green By JULIA EDINGER A new year always
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The GHB Interview; C.R. Herro, Vice President of Innovation, Meritage Homes
C.R. Herro provides insight on the innovative approach Meritage Homes has taken in green building and where they plan to
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High-Performance, Net-Zero American Home Building: Framing for the FUTURE
Construction of The ABC Green Home 4.0 progresses thanks to the team’s innovative solutions By Nick Slevin Hello readers, happy
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Zero Net Energy is at the Heart of New Clovis Community
De Young RidgeView combines green features and beautiful landscapes to create a uniquely sustainable community that offers a new view
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Green Home Architecture & Design Trends
Taking a look back at the biggest trends in green home architecture and design By GREGG TAYLERSON Wow, 2018 is
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How Architecture Can Help Achieve Net Zero
With recent technological advances and environmentally conscious buyers, Net Zero homes are on the way By KRIS WHITE It’s always
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Top 5 Sustainable Multifamily Trends
From smart home tech to solar energy, these are the top five trends in sustainable multifamily developments By SCOTT LEMOINE
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Sustainably Stylish – The Year In Review
Green design gets personal with these 2018 trends By PATRICIA GAYLOR It’s always been a challenge to design spaces with
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Green Home Building Has Made Some Serious Progress
Sustainable building practices will continue to progress until they become the norm of the industry By ABBY PITTMAN Change is
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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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