Nine new products for your green homes from the 2010 conference.
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Partnership between publisher of the GreenSpec Directory and the creator of the Pharos Project is expected to increase the depth and scope of each group’s green product and material evaluation tools.
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Make It Right representatives provide product selection and construction techniques for keeping costs down.
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Developers urge their peers to green existing buildings.
The list features five residential innovations, including composite decking, a high-efficiency toilet, and a smart pump.
14 residential products that will be on display at next week's conference and expo in Chicago.
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The economy and jobs are reshaping the household picture, a ULI panel says, as Gen Yers delay buying and boomers age in place. Among all groups, walkability and transit dominate the wish list.
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For many American consumers, the recession has put interest in sustainable housing on hold.
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Proposal, now open for public comment, could take effect in 2014.
A compact lot and small footprint don't stop this ultra-green demonstration home from living large.
A traditional barn-like exterior combines with an extensive list of sustainability-boosting details in this high-performance home.
A new setback second story, an opened-up layout, and an updated front facade modernize this 1930s cottage.
A modern take on a treehouse, this home's second-level great room, window walls, and balconies keep residents connected to lush outdoor space.
A gentle facelift of the existing home combines with a modern, edgy rear addition.
10 green-built homes that creatively balance beauty and performance.
Arts-and-Crafts details mingle with an abundance of healthy and efficient products in this top-rated infill home.
Vertical integration and abundant indoor-outdoor connections help this rustic-modern home work in harmony with its steep infll lot.
LEED-Platinum prototype production home combines high-performance features with flexible design details.
Sustainbly built waterfront home connects residents to the outdoors while retaining some inspirations--and materials--from the cabin it replaced.
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Spatial separation and flexible mechanical zoning help balance seasonal occupancy swings in this custom home overlooking Cape Cod Bay.
Flexible home designs offer range of sustainability features to bring thoughtfully designed green living to a broader audience.
Kit homes were designed using the same set of materials, each of which fits into a single shipping container for easy transport to disaster sites.
Annual $50,000 award from The Hanley Foundation and EcoHome recognizes visionary environmental building editor, educator, and advocate.
Veteran urban designer advocates a long-term approach to sustainable neighborhood design.
Second annual award includes $50,000 grant.
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The first-ever comparison of the two national green building rating systems finds common ground as well as differences.
Contemporary post-and-beam designs now available in the U.S.
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The USGBC has kicked off its initiative for green community planning, LEED for Neighborhood Development.