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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In this issue
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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The GHB Interview: Troy Johns, Chairman of the Board, NGBS
NGBS Chairman discusses how the future of homebuilding is green. Green Home Builder: Tell us about your work with the
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2022 Advances Green Building
Safety and design are at the forefront of green home building. By Camille Manaloto Since the rising trend of healthy
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Go Small or Go Home
With small kitchens, organization is critical. By ElizaBeth Marcocci The key to designing a small kitchen is good planning, utilization
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Tips For Safer Stairs
KBIS speaker offers carpenters simple solutions for safer stairs. By Doug Walter The National Safety Council reveals that 12,000 people
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RESNET HERS Changes For 2022
Each January and July, RESNET HERS require major changes. By Rick Dixon Several major changes that had been planned to
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The AI Interview: Jason Hartke, Executive Vice President, International WELL Building Institute
IWBI: prioritizing people’s physical and mental health. Green Home Builder: Tell me about the International WELL Building Institute and its
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A Look Back on 2021’s Consumer Trends
As people invest more in their homes, consumer priorities shift to wellness. By Angela Harris The pandemic had an impact
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How Green Homebuilding and Sustainability Evolved
Equity is a core component of sustainability. By Chloe Chapman and Kaylee Beam Climate change, affordable housing and social equity
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Designing Green – How Denver Is Encouraging Sustainability Through Design
By Sarah Hunter In August 2021, a landmark UN scientific report unveiled a sobering assessment of our planet’s future: a
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The Shift Back to All-Electric
By Walker Wells Multi-family housing is seeing a major shift toward all-electric design. Greenhouse gas commitments, renewable portfolio standards and
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The House That SHE Built
By Jillian Prichard Cooke In Utah’s Wasatch Front, family-oriented communities emerge amidst hot springs, rivers, parks and trails, the perfect
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A Bridge to the Future in Affordable Housing
By Ron Nestor, AIA Twelve years ago, I was a part of the team who designed the multi-award-winning Vista Dunes
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The GHB Interview: Michelle Foster, VP of Sustainability, Home Innovation Research Labs
Green Home Builder: Tell us about Home Innovation Research Labs (what it does) and its philosophy. Michelle Foster: Home Innovation
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Green Building, the New Standard
Green home building to become standard in the homebuilding industry. By Camille Manaloto As October rolls around, we are in
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Publisher’s Note: October 2021
Hello readers in print and online, Fall arrives and already we feel things cooling off here in Southern California. One
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The GHB Interview: Nathan Stodola, Chief Engineer, IWBI
Stodola shares why homebuilders should strive for WELL Building Standard certification and what IWBI is planning for the future. Green
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Hand in Hand: Design and Sustainability
It doesn’t have to be one or the other when it comes to energy efficiency and design. By Brian Alvarado
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