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
Read more
New This Week
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
The Serious Consequences of Consequentials
Be in the green, not the red, with these important considerations By KATHLYNN SMITH AND JENNIFER TUNG Times are
Read more
A Solution for Sustainable Building
New Block™ provides a solution to economical challenges faced by multifamily developers across the nation By KEVIN NEWMAN In
Read more
Climate Change and Resilient Homes
What to do with flooded homes as extreme weather events become the norm By BARRY GILES The devastation that
Read more
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
Read more
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’
Read more
Making a Case for Living Roofs in Single Family Residential Construction
The green roof is a sustainable concept that is growing in popularity By JOE WICENTOWICH Sustainable design in single family
Read more
Making Homes Sustainable Means More Than Building Green
A holistic, sustainable approach to building will maximize a home’s environmental friendliness and resiliency By NATHAN KIPNIS Today, green
Read more
Demand for Green Homes Leads To New Home Building Approaches
An increased interest in sustainable homes is changing how homes are made By BRIANNA FRIES Green and sustainable home
Read more
The ABC Green Home 4.0 Breaks Ground and Begins Construction
by Nick Slevin The Net-Zero, solar powered demonstration home is awash with LUXE themes, thanks to Architect Chuck Goodman from
Read more
EarthCraft™ Leaves No Building Behind
Green building guidelines help restore and refit historical buildings for sustainable operation BY JEREMY FIELD From 2010 to 2017, Savannah
Read more
A Citrus Grove Turned Sustainable Master-Planned Community
Navarro Grove emphasizes sustainable design and smart home technology in this modern twist on agrarian lifestyle By Abby Pittman Moving
Read more
The Continued Appeal of Multifamily Housing
For the Millennial buyer and the 50+ buyer, location and affordability seem to be driving factors for the multifamily market
Read more
Interior Prefabs Gives Homes New Life
New ways to customize prefabs, which are key for translating the building method to homes BY CAROL BULLIED The modular
Read more
Resilience Retrofits Are Essential, But Who Will Pay For Them?
Los Angeles retrofit ordinance showcases the need for changes in building codes to improve home safety and save lives BY
Read more
Safe, Affordable, Sustainable Housing for Small Town Seniors
Senior housing project focuses on affordability, comfort, and a safe and healthy lifestyle for residents By MARLA ESSER CLOOS A
Read more
Above and Beyond – Prioritizing Health and Wellness
Builders and architects should be looking to create homes that focus on health and wellness along with looking good By
Read more
Better Homes By Brookfield
Green Builder Profile: Brookfield Residential Brookfield Residential has been an award-winning builder and developer for more than 60 years. By
Read more
Family-Owned Provides Advantages
Green Builder Profile: Van Metre Homes Van Metre Companies has been growing as a successful, privately-owned real estate company in
Read more
Eco-Luxury Defines Thrive Home Builders
Green Builder Profile: Thrive Home Builders Colorado-based Thrive Home Builders is a pioneer in the zero net energy movement in
Read more
Insight Homes Disrupts the Marketplace
Green Builder Profile: Insight Homes Insight Homes is based on two founding principles. One is ensuring the customer understands
Read more
Value, Integrity, and Quality at Woodside Homes
Green Builder Profile: Woodside Homes The year 2018 marks 41 years of business for homebuilder Woodside Homes, designing and building
Read more
LEED the Way to a More Sustainable Arizona
Green Builder Profile: Maracay Homes Year after year, the demand for green homes continue to grow, and Maracay Homes is
Read more
A Dominant Force in Homebuilding
Green Builder Profile: TRI Pointe Homes Comprised of six premium brands, TRI Pointe Group is a force in the homebuilding
Read more
The ABC Green Home 4.0 Designed in BIM
The project’s design team collaborate online to create and engineer another Net-Zero, LEED Home By NICK SLEVIN The ABC Green
Read more
ABC Green Home 3.0 Continues to Earn Recognition
ABC Green Home 3.0 has been recognized as ASCE-OC’s 2018 Sustainable Engineering Project of the Year
Read more
Choosing and Installing Energy Efficient Windows on Your Next Build
When selecting energy efficient windows, consider their ratings on energy performance in relation to the design of your home and
Read more