While reading this issue, you may notice that one topic comes up in several of the articles: the significant impact of government regulations on home building.
Green Projects
Features
May 01, 2017
To boost comfort and efficiency, pay close attention to details and insist on a Grade 1 job.
News
January 23, 2017
The Public Policy Library, a new interactive platform, provides green building-related and LEED-specific policies
Photo: KOMUnews/Creative Commons.
News
August 10, 2016
Homeowners want to save energy by better insulating their homes, and installing more efficient windows and doors, but can be dismayed by intensive, expensive projects.
Builders used energy-efficient windows in 90 percent of their projects. Photo: Scott Schram/Creative Commons
Features
November 09, 2015
Builders and architects plan to certify more high-performance homes, but there's a limit as to how green they will go.
Features
November 08, 2015
Life at net zero suits New England couple
News
September 08, 2015
Proposed standard, now open for public comment, addresses lack of uniformity worldwide
News
September 02, 2015
Free e-book offer how-to on construction and retrofits
Features
June 26, 2015
The system grades the sustainability of landscapes, including those of single-family homes and commercial properties as well as streetscapes and national parks
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—Builder, La.
Blogs
May 16, 2017
Celebrating its 25th year the US National Housing Quality Award (based on the US Baldrige Award) has helped builders to improve their business whether they are building custom or product
Videos
New Push, Pull, Rotate door locks from Brink’s Home Security make opening doors easier whether your hands are free or full. A tug with a single finger, or a quick bump with an elbow or hip, can open doors more easily and without setting down groceries, children or mobile phones.
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