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Builder of the Year: John Laing
As a succesful builder of single-family and attached
homes throughout Southern California and elsewhere,
John Laing Homes has made significant strides
toward incorporating green building practices in their
communities, and are setting an example for other
large builders. For that, Green Homebuilders honors
them with our first Green Homebuilder of the Year.
By Jenn Sherman
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Custom Home Profile
Custom Home Profile
McDonald Construction and Development’s flagship green
project could become the first home in California to be
both LEED Platinum and Greenpoint certified.
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News
Changes in the green building movement,
awards to noteworthy colleagues, and
pertinent information for the industry.
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USGBC
The current housing market is a perfect time
to start building green.
By Doug Smeath
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New Technologies
Solar Control Window Film is expanding the
applicability of traditional window tint while
helping to conserve energy in the home.
By Daniel Venet
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Sustainable Solutions
Advances in treatment technology have made
wood a diverse green building option.
By Huck DeVenzio
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Historic Adaptive Reuse
A historic building in Chicago is about to
become the country’s largest sustainable
business community thanks to Green Exchange.
By Sue Markgraf
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The Green Option
Rheem’s Solaraide system is an energy-efficient
solution to water heating that can be used year
round.
By Darren Davis
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