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Project Profile-Vantage
Warmington Homes is on the cutting edge of green
development with Vantage, the first fully-solar community
in the Bay Area. By Matt Walsh
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Custom Green:
This award-winning Energy Star home in Michigan
demonstrates the impressive combination of beauty and
energy efficiency. By Bob Hicks |
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Project Profile — IndigoMODERN
The developers of this Tuscon community combine
creative design, a central location and responsible density
with green building principles. By Jenn Sherman
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Preservation through Conservation
Development can open doors to environmentally sensitive
land. Conservation development is gaining popularity
in the Western United States as builders realize the
advantages of this type of building. By Christine Rombouts
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The Latest and Greatest in Green Products
From bamboo flooring to energy efficient windows,we
are proud to showcase some of the newest ways to build
green. Compiled by Matt Walsh |
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News
Changes in the green building movement,
awards to noteworthy colleagues, and pertinent
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Making it Pencil: Green Marketing
including a green element in a marketing plan
is something each builder needs to do to stay
competitive in the marketplace.
By Jim Groff |
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Healthy Housing
LEED’s newest program is designed to make
neighborhoods more unified, healthy and
environmentally friendly.
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Unseen Green: Hydronic Energy
Hydronics is enjoying a resurgence in popularity
as concern over energy costs makes this energyefficient
technology look better than ever. By Pamela Mackenzie |
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Innovative Technology
Multi-cavity insulating glass technology offers
a superior energy-saving alternative to generic
low-e glass for homes that are serious about
energy efficiency.
By Bruce Lang |
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