I grew up a builder’s son and spent a lot of time on jobsites from an early age.
Green Projects
At Harvest Green, a Houston-area agrihood that draws a wide range of move-up buyers, models from 11 different builders are on offer. Home prices start in the mid-$200,000s. Photo: Courtesy Johnson Development
Features
June 26, 2017
Agrihoods—communities centered around working farms—are attracting homebuyers with a keen interest in fresh, local food
Features
June 05, 2017
Community solar plants are emerging as an alternative for consumers who don't own their homes or for homeowners who can't afford their own system or have roofs that won't accommodate solar panels.
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.
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September 21, 2017
Bathroom remodels remain one of the top jobs for Pros.
Videos
Astonishing test of waterproofing materials takes ASTM D779 out of the lab and into Lake Tahoe.
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