Wood is still the predominant material for creating the shell of a house, but a number of builders have abandoned wood in favor of a variety of newer materials.
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Green building and sustainable development continue to be of concern for real estate professionals and consumers. As we consume, we also become aware of how
Green Builder Magazine Takes Two National Journalism Awards Read More »
Optimum Value Engineering — or simply advanced framing — has two main benefits.
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Information about best practices, framing materials and a transition guide give you an ov…
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Name: Exelon City Solar
Location: 1201 W. 120th Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60643 View Larger Map
Company: Exelon Corporation
By Rosie Powers
Chicago’s South Side has been swept by sustainability, now housing the largest solar power plant in the Unite…
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In the race to save energy and carbon in the residential housing arena I’m concerned that we will play down the indoor air quality of homes. One of the reasons green building took off in the marketplace the way it did is that green building treat…
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Architect: Nathan Kipnis Architects
Developer: Scott Simpson Builders
Location: 370 Washington, Glencoe, IL
By Jason LaFleur
With an eye to the future, more homeowners are building green. In the North Shore village of Glencoe, Ill., Barry and Natalie …
Glencoe Green Home strives for LEED for Homes Platinum certification Read More »
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is revamping many of its programs to encourage dense, mixed-use, transit-oriented development.
HUD Rethinking Affordable Housing Location, Financing Read More »
Synthetic gypsum, used in drywall, is chemically the same as virgin gypsum but is created from a byproduct of coal-fired power plants. Are designer and contractor concerns about heavy metal contamination justified?
Earthstone Products manufactures exterior granite pavers and interior granite floor tiles from recycled countertop scrap.
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