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FEATURES
     
   
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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

   
42  

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

   
DEPARTMENTS
     
   
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News
Changes in the green building movement, awards to noteworthy colleagues, and pertinent information for the industry.

   
24  

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

   
26  

Healthy Housing
LEED’s newest program is designed to make neighborhoods more unified, healthy and environmentally friendly. By Ashley Katz

   
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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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