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Year in Review
We look back at the people, partnerships and programs that have contributed to making “green” building even more popular than ever over the past year.
By Maren Faulkender |
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Green Builder of the Year: Pulte Homes
A look at one of Pulte Homes’ latest projects reflects the company’s commitment to building superior homes that are also sustainable.
By Maren Faulkender |
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Infill Project of the Year: Yanonali Court
This LEED-Platinum certified five-home Santa Barbara, Calif. haven depicts sustainability and style.
By Kristen Eichenmuller |
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Custom Home Builder of the Year:
Byrd Development
In a mere 14 weeks, this first ever conventioally constructed Platinum LEED personal residence was built for a super star and at the speed of Superman.
By Kristen Eichenmuller |
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Design Center of the Year: ‘g’ Green Design Center
Achieving third-party certification will help lower utility bills and boost occupant health, but who knew there were so many choices? At ‘g’ you can find guidance and products.
By Maren Faulkender |
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Green Products of the Year
The editor and staff at Green Homebuilder present our selection of excellent energy-efficient and environmetally-friendly home
building products of 2009. |
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News
Changes in the green building movement, awards to noteworthy colleaugues and information for the industry. |
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LEED for Homes in 2009
Builders and buyers alike are catching on to the many benefits that green-rated and efficient homes offer, and the USGBC responded by tailoring their programs this year.
By Doug Smeath |
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The Future of Green
With the new year just around the corner, a panel of experts make their predictions as to what green products, technology and building techniques will be most valuable.
By Christine Iger |
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High Performance Homes
The U.S. Department of Energy wants all Americans to benefit from the significant energy and cost savings that are possible by having a home that is built green.
By Edward Pollack |
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Interview: Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council’s president and chief
executive officer takes an interview with Green Homebuilder
and discusses the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference
and Expo, building science and third-party certification. |
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