Building Performance

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BUILDER's Concept Home 2011

KB Home builds a net-zero residence for average Americans with the Martha Stewart touch. More

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The New American Home 2011

For the first time in its 28-year history, The New American Home had a homeowner attached from the start. More

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ULI Fellows Identify Forces Shaping The 'New Normal' For Real Estate

A new report released this week pinpoints variables that are certain in otherwise uncertain economic times. More

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House Committee Approves Green Building Bill

AIA report says GREEN Act could create or save as many as 140,000 design and construction jobs. More

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IBS 2010: Smaller Crowds, More Optimism

Between 50,000 and 55,000 people attended this year’s show in Las Vegas. More

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Home Sizes Continue to Shrink

Survey data from the NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens indicates that builders and consumers are thinking smaller. More

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Multifamily Crawls Out of Green Infancy

The struggles of multifamily real estate in addressing the green movement. More

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Energy Management Systems Allow Homeowners to Monitor, Control Energy Usage

Available in a range of capability levels, sustainability dashboards give consumers real-time feedback and control of their home's energy. More

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Case Study: Vanguard Homes Builds First EPA WaterSense Home

The North Carolina house, part of a pilot program, will save more than 10,000 gallons a year. More

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WaterSense Standards Bring Low-Flow Faucets, Showerheads to the Forefront

Water-conserving bath fixtures enter the mainstream as the EPA’s WaterSense standards take effect. More

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