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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It Takes A Village To Revitalize An Island City
By Brianna Fries The colloquialism “it takes a village” conveys the idea that a child learns about the world
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SolarEdge’s EV-Charging PV Inverter Wins the 2018 BIG Awards for Business
HERZLIYA, ISRAEL (November 15, 2018) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy, is a winner of
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Olive Groves Planted at Palm Springs Agrihood
Miralon is Transforming Former Golf Course into Groves and Gardens for Mid-Century-Inspired Homes and Resort Amenities Freehold Communities has announced that Miralon,
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Innovation Partner Added to DOE’s Sustainable Home Program
Ultra-Aire Whole House Ventilating Dehumidifiers has announced its participation in the Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home™ program
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AMLI Ponce Park Becomes the First Multifamily Development in Atlanta to Receive Fitwel Certification from the Center for Active Design
ATLANTA – October 17, 2018 — AMLI Residential, a leading developer of sustainable, multifamily rental properties, today announced its AMLI Ponce
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Builder.Media Principals Accepting ASCE 2018 Sustainable Project of the Year Award
On Saturday, 6th October, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential library, Green Home Builder Magazine‘s Stuart Cochrane and Nick Slevin, developers of
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New Jersey Opens First Passive House Multifamily Property
Life will be a little greener in Westville, New Jersey. RPM Development Group, one of New Jersey’s leading affordable housing
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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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Forest City Earns Three Green Recognitions
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. recently announced three significant sustainability recognitions from prominent organizations. Along with other real estate companies
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USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards
USGBC-LA Sustainable Innovation Award Team invites you to submit your project for the 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards! USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual
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HERS Amendment Adjusts Ratings for Smaller Homes
On January 1st, 2019, a new HERS amendment will take effect. RESNET recently announced the adoption of a home size
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De Young Properties & ConSol Announce Largest Single-Family Zero Net Energy Community in California
Zero Net Energy partners De Young Properties and ConSol plan to educate and energize homebuilders to stay ahead of state
Read moreAnnual Pubby Awards Submissions Now Open
It’s that time of the year again! Green Home Builder Magazine is accepting submissions for our annual Pubby Awards. We
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Native Landscaping Sells Houses
Increase the value of a home with environmentally-friendly natural landscaping By Kitty Connolly This past April, the American Society of
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The Value of Sustainable Practices & Products in Outdoor Building Solutions
Sustainability is a multi-faceted goal that, when achieved, benefits homeowners, builders, and the environment alike by Doug Rodman With increased
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BIASC Building Industry Show to Highlight INNOVATION with Insights on Home Automation, Artificial Intelligence, U.S. Infrastructure and Personal Success
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) will focus on the theme of INNOVATION at its upcoming Building Industry
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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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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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