Recent Articles
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The State of California’s Zero-Energy Goal
We're half way through 2020. Are all new California homes achieving zero-net-energy use?
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A Better Approach to Design/Build
How integrating design and construction made a really, really complicated home doable
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Recent Changes to LEED for Homes — Part 2
Why does Version 4 of LEED for Homes reward low-density single-family developments? And why do garages earn ‘bike storage’ credits?
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Recent Changes to LEED for Homes — Part 1
An overview and critique of LEED for Homes, Version 4
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 5
For Integrated Project Delivery to work, you need to be inclusive, to establish good communication protocols, and to use an online workspace
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 4
The crux of the matter is teamwork
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 3
What does Code have to do with high performance?
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 2
Why simple building geometry beats elaborate ornamentation or curb appeal
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 1
Achieving your energy goals depends on the process, the perception, and the people — and on having the mindset of a revolutionary
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The Green Countertop Dilemma
Remodeling your kitchen and looking for the greenest choice in countertops? The answer is easier than you think.
