MultifamilyExecutive: Green Remodeling

NAHB Announces National Green Building Awards Winners

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 01:59:48 EST

Several builders, remodelers and home building professionals were honored recently as winners of the NAHB’s National Green Building Awards.

WinnDevelopment Completes Nation's Largest Deep-Energy Retrofit

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:36:47 EST

WinnDevelopment and Castle Square Tenant Organization receive LEED-Platinum certification for Castle Square Apartments after doing the largest deep-energy retrofit of an affordable housing community in the nation.

Flooring Products Growing More Versatile

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:20:34 EST

Today’s flooring products save installers time, respect the environment, and even provide an oasis for residents.

Renovated Complex Provides Sustainable, Affordable Housing

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:31:47 EST

West Wood Oaks provides much-needed workforce housing in an ultra-affluent region.

New Report Shows More Benefits to Greening Apartments

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:20:23 EST

A new report shows that the multifamily sector could save almost $3.4 billion annually through energy-efficiency upgrades. But questions remain about how to fund these improvements.

Winn Uses Investment. Outside Help to Push Sustainability

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:36:12 EST

Winn Uses Investment. Outside Help to Push Sustainability

Efficiency Upgrades, Baby Boomers Will Help Boost Remodeling Market

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:38:15 EST

The recession is fueling homeowners’ desire for changes that improve comfort, cost-savings.

Energy-Efficiency Retrofits Help Builders and Remodelers Survive and Thrive

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:38:05 EST

Money-saving projects are keys to selling customers on green remodeling in a down economy.

Apartment Industry Ready to See Green Stimulus Money Put to Use

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:56:16 EST

Obama's economic stimulus package is on the cusp of injecting some much-needed capital into greening Main Street.

Sneaky Green

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 05:33:18 EST

Today's green materials and products blend in with traditional products. Growing demand for eco-friendly building elements has given rise to a whole world of green products.

Going With the Flow

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 05:31:41 EST

People throughout the world are recognizing the need to reduce carbon emissions and to use less energy. But, they may be ignoring another important natural resource: water.

Imagination at Work: GE Real Estate Goes Green

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 04:31:19 EST

Think one company can't make a difference? GE Real Estate begs to differ. In November, the Norwalk, Conn.-based firm launched a major initiative to green its entire apartment and commercial property portfolio.

Keen to Be Green: Sustainability is Popular in Remodeling

Tue, 5 May 2009 10:36:50 EST

Environmentally friendly building practices are a hot topic in the remodeling industry.

House Call

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:58:11 EST

Andy Padian is a busy man. Padian, one of the country's most experienced multifamily energy auditors, runs the multifamily program for Steven Winter Associates, a nationally known architecture and engineering consulting firm. During 25 years in the business, Padian has seen interest in his services wax and wane, but with rising energy costs, his phone has been ringing a lot these days. "People have been screaming for help," he says.

Green Scene

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:41:34 EST

Environmentally friendly buildings have always been trendsetters, but the expense of recycled materials, alternative energy systems, and high-efficiency mechanicals could be absorbed by only the biggest budgets. Even today, high-profile luxury buildings like New York's 293-unit Solaire high-rise get most of the press. (

Energy Surge

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:50:54 EST

When Newton, Mass., developer Chris Yule bought a failing townhouse property south of Boston, he set what many might consider an unusual goal: to make the property more energy-efficient, even though the property's tenants paid for their own electricity. Why bother with such upgrades? Yule believed the investment would attract higher-quality tenants and result in higher rents. He was right. Today, he estimates the return on his investment at 200 percent to 300 percent.