Sustainable Building
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Why a Net Zero Energy–Ready House Fails From a Sustainability Perspective
Upfront carbon emissions from products that reduce operational emissions must be part of a project's environmental profile
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Building a Spiral Stair
A site-built spiral staircase saves valuable floor area, but poses some construction challenges
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Living Building Challenge Gets an Update
A new Core Green Building Certification includes the basics for sustainable design
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What’s the Definition of ‘Green Building’?
I’ve identified ten principles that show up in the various definitions of this tricky term
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Florida Development Will be Solar-Powered
Homes at the Babcock Ranch project will aim for energy efficiency and resource conservation
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A Green Guide for Native Americans
Government and tribal representatives release a guide to help revive sustainable building practices for tribal housing
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Sustainability, Scandinavian Style
A tradition of high-performance neighborhoods, not just high-performance houses
