Green & Sustainable
Green & Sustainable
3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
Construction
How to Air Seal the Garage
A poorly sealed wall or ceiling between the garage and the main house can let harmful fumes into the living space
New Home
Hosting Multiple Generations for Generations to Come
Despite juggling numerous program and site considerations, architect Joel Wenzel designed a long-lasting, multi-generational retreat that nestles seamlessly into its bucolic surroundings
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Technology
Toll Brothers, EchoFirst to offer green, energy-efficient home communities in Arizona
Toll Brothers and EchoFirst announced that Echo solar systems will be deployed as the state-of-the-art energy management system within new Toll Brothers communities in Arizona.
Green & Sustainable
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Green & Sustainable
KB Home, ActiveWest Builders among 2011 LEED for Homes Award winners
KB Home's Primera Terra residential community in Playa Vista, Calif., and ActiveWest Builders' Meadow Ranch Development in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, are among the projects recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as 2011 LEED for Homes Award winners.
Marketing & Sales
Many designers, architects doubt manufacturer claims on sustainability: Study
Survey shows they see environmental goals as important, but worry about getting products
Energy efficiency
KB Home rolls out zero-energy product in three markets
KB Home announced a planned nationwide rollout of its next-generation of energy-efficient home designs, a net-zero-energy home dubbed ZeroHouse 2.0.
Building Materials
Dow and Greater Houston Builders’ Association host Houston Building Science and Energy Forum
Last Wednesday, Dow Building Solutions and the Great Houston Builder’s Association(GHBA) hosted an all-day Houston Building Science and Energy Forum for local residential builders and remodelers.
Green & Sustainable
MyGreenBuildings launches brand and systems licensing program for builders in nationwide markets
MyGreenBuildings announced the launch of the MyGreenBuildings brand and process licensing program for builders in markets nationwide.
Green & Sustainable
High-end green: 4 projects that prove lavish homes don't have to be wasteful
Big, expensive custom homes don’t have to be wasteful of energy and other resources, as long as builders educate themselves and their clients about green features and technologies.
Energy efficiency
Energy-efficient homes may be more market-friendly
Some studies indicate that newly constructed homes with third-party certifications for sustainability and energy efficiency sold for more on average than noncertified home, and linger on the market for fewer days.
Energy efficiency
San Francisco homes may soon get “green grades”
Energy-efficient homes in San Francisco may soon receive an official certification from the city, potentially boosting their resale value.