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3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction

Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction 




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NAHB revamps its Green Awards for 2014

For the first time, industry professionals have the opportunity to be recognized across several awards programs for their green building accomplishments.

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Chicago green-home tour is an eye opener

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit a group of homes that were featured in Chicago’s first GreenBuilt Home Tour. Sponsored by the U.S. Green…

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Attainable sustainability in the ‘hood

Green building has touched nearly every new-home price point in urban areas as well as the suburbs. A recent Chicago Sun-Times article touted…

Design

One-of-a-Kind Green Homes

These custom-built homes make a strong design statement while delivering a high level of energy and resource efficiency.

Energy efficiency

Green homes continue to grow across the U.S.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that more than 20,000 homes across the United States have earned certification through the LEED for Homes program. 

Building Materials

Canadian study says wood could be good building material for tall structures

A new study examines the potential of wood — typically used only in low-rise building — as an option in taller structures.

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Lean and Green Blog: Finding waste in a barrel

Each week as I think about this weekly blog, I try to find a topic that is not only green, but a universal opportunity.  What I mean is no matter how…

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The Lean and Green Blog: Avenues to green

Since the beginning of the Builders' Show in Orlando this month, I have learned more in two weeks than most will learn in a year.  From the people I…

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The Lean and Green Builder: Lesson 10 – Knowledgeable sources

In my travels, I have seen a lot of different places, both in the USA and outside.  When I travel, one of my favorite activities is finding great…

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