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Top to Bottom Climate Resilience
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Climate resilience and energy efficiency are paramount at new multifamily community.
Since Rob Howard, president of Howard Building Science in North Carolina, built the state’s first net zero energy home nearly two decades ago, he’s continued to dedicate his knowledge to building homes that are energy efficient, climate resilient and affordable. Now Howard is teaming with Green Builder Media on VISION House Hickory Grove, a multifamily community in Hickory, North Carolina, that showcases the future of sustainable building.
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How Climate-Resilient Home Design Protects Your Wallet
The Hidden Cost of Weather How Climate-Resilient Home Design Protects Your Wallet Extreme weather is no longer just an environmental headline; it is a direct threat to household financial stability. From flash floods to catastrophic storms, the structural integrity of […]
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Finding the Most Durable and Efficient Outdoor Cooking Solutions
Building a Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Finding the Most Durable and Efficient Outdoor Cooking Solutions Sustainable living is a concept that applies to the entire property, including how we utilize outdoor living space. Homeowners are making every effort to decrease their […]
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Investing in Long-Term Value with New Windows
Replacing windows is the second most common exterior renovation project. Find out why.
While a broken window leaves you with no choice but to replace it, there are plenty of other reasons to consider undertaking a major renovation and installing all new windows.
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University of Stuttgart Researchers 3D Print Bio-Concrete Using Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a 3D printing method that uses live bacteria to turn compacted sand into solid, load-bearing bio-concrete structures without conventional cement. The work, published in npj Advanced Manufacturing, could point towards lower-carbon construction […]
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Venting a Gothic Revival Cottage Attic
Venting a Gothic Revival Cottage Attic In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. If you are a steady reader of this column you […]
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Saving Water Vs. Looking Like You’re Saving Water
New research challenges conventional thinking about lawns, landscapes, and what real water conservation looks like.
When conversations turn to water conservation, the solution often sounds simple: Remove the grass, replace it with rock, and use less water.
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Building Product Durability on Display
VISION House Asheville offers a hands-on demonstration of what today’s buyers want: long-term value, resilience and wellness.
When Alair Asheville | Red Tree, a member of Alair Homes, North America’s largest custom home building and renovation franchise, got together with Green Builder Media to plan VISION House Asheville, the goals were clear. In combination with manufacturers and designers who focus on sustainability, the partners will demonstrate the benefits of climate-responsive architecture, building science and innovative products and systems.
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Housing for a World that Demands More
In an era defined by economic uncertainty and climate volatility, the most affordable home isn’t always the one with the lowest price tag—it’s usually the one that costs the least to own.
Green Builder Media is proud to announce VISION House Asheville, an ambitious collaboration with Alair Homes, North America’s largest custom home building and renovation network, and its Asheville-based franchise, Alair Asheville|Red Tree, that will explore what housing can become when we design for wellness and long-term value.
