New Home Inc. founder says reliable distribution is what this sector has lacked.
Top projects in this year's "Best in the West" architecture and design competition highlight trend toward smaller, greener, more affordable homes.
Affordable prices, cool design, easy delivery. What’s not to like?
Fireplace Manufacturers Seek to Make Wood-Burning Fireplaces Popular Again
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Web-based consumer search tool lists green builders, architects, and suppliers, by region.
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NLBMDA says grading stamp would allow for easier identification of eco-friendly materials.
The California Green Builder-certified homes exceed the state's stringent Title 24 energy requirements by at least 15%.
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Legal experts offer guidelines to researching product claims and protecting your business from litigation.
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Andersen Windows and Doors is one of the largest window companies to meet the FSC's standards.
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Products made from natural, rapidly renewable, or agricultural waste materials dominate annual list.
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New product should be available in about a year.
2008 Builder's Choice Merit Award Winner
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Proposal would set standards for certification programs that would qualify for LEED points.
Seattle’s Croft Place Townhomes effectively incorporate a high green standard into low-income rental housing.
As consumers tire of greenwashing practices, both products and homes are being required to substantiate the green claims they make.
A few green building programs reward builders for avoiding certain materials and products in an effort to consider costs and local culture.
Start-up offers sustainable house plans for free download with hopes of bringing eco-friendly homes to the masses.
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Organization has traditionally evaluated only wood forest products.
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Founder of cradle-to-cradle movement challenges some widely held green beliefs and forecasts a post-industrial revolution