Green & Sustainable
Green & Sustainable
Construction
Net Zero and Beyond
Different roads to energy and resource independence
Green & Sustainable
5 Ways to Approach the Future of Green Building
Key steps to create a more sustainable industry
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Energy efficiency
Q + A: Designing a Sustainable Future
Stephanie Horowitz, of ZeroEnergy Design, talks about how builders and designers can dip into energy-efficient homes and embrace sustainable building
Business
Q&A: Green Conscience on Chicago's South Side
A city builder tackles affordability and environmental concerns
Design
Liquid Reserves: A San Francisco Home Focuses on Water Conservation
Located near the crest of San Francisco’s exclusive Russian Hill neighborhood, the 9,500-square-foot, five-bedroom house has plenty of luxury…
Architecture
Q + A: Fresh Philosophy
A builder's new ideas for tackling sourcing, sustainability, and other industry challenges
Case Studies
Energy Efficiency: Getting to Net Zero
Homes that meet Passive House standards require less investment in solar to achieve net zero
Architecture
Design Details: Feel The Burn
San Diego designer/builder Rob Wells creates the Gnar (short for gnarly) House that breaks some rules
Best Practices
Resilient Design: Ready for Natural Disasters
Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath
Design
Custom Clients Opt For Smaller, Smarter Homes
Thoughtfully designed, scaled-down homes are more sustainable, enabling clients to live well with less
Design
Avoid Green-Building Missteps
The road to becoming a successful green builder starts with planning
Awards
BALA-Winning Custom Homes Set High Standards
Three Platinum winners from the 2016 Best in American Living Awards show how custom is done