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Green Building

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Rethinking construction is rethinking waste

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Shannon Bergstrom 87 Views 0 Comments

The construction industry is a major contributor to landfills. Green builders should think about what they throw out as much as what they use.

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A new path to sustainability

January 26, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 57 Views 0 Comments Winter 2020

History provides lessons for landscape architects who want to implement tried and true approaches to sustainable landscaping.

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Business Management Green Building 

Renewable energy sales and use tax exemptions for builders

January 15, 2021February 16, 2021 Alan Smith 64 Views 0 Comments sales tax, Winter 2020

If their homebuyers make the shift to renewable energy, builders may benefit from these renewable energy tax exemptions.

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Uniting affordability, efficiency in a mixed-use development

January 12, 2021February 16, 2021 Jennie Rodgers 137 Views 0 Comments affordable homes, green homes, Winter 2020

Energy efficient housing can also be affordable, as seen in this mixed-income, mixed-use development led by the Denver Housing Authority.

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Retrofitting a passive home

January 7, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 110 Views 0 Comments passive house, Winter 2020

The best time to design a passive house is before construction starts, but retrofitting a home to the passive standard isn’t impossible.

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Built for comfort—Passive house in Colorado

January 7, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 347 Views 0 Comments custom home, green homes, Winter 2020

The passive house standard is ideal for Colorado to help builders construct homes that keep their clients comfortable, come snow or sun.

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Women in Colorado are shaping an energy efficient future

December 10, 2020December 14, 2020 Annie Hall 313 Views 0 Comments Winter 2020, women in construction

As in the construction industry, women are underrepresented in the energy efficiency industry.

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How indoor air quality helps builders stand out

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Danielle Andrus 308 Views 0 Comments indoor air quality, Winter 2020

Building homes that contribute to indoor air quality helps builders stand out in a hot market, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Business Management Green Building Legislation and Regulation 

Colorado requires builders to accommodate high-efficiency devices in new homes

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 David McLain 297 Views 0 Comments Energy Efficiency, Winter 2020

Lawmakers have been adding requirements for builders to make new homes greener, including capabilities for high-efficiency devices like electric cars.

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Build Design Green Building 

3 key factors for energy efficient homes: Greenbuild Expo

November 16, 2020 Danielle Andrus 260 Views 0 Comments green homes

Builders have a huge opportunity to build green homes that are comfortable for buyers and more efficient by focusing on

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COVID-19View All

Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends
Build Coronavirus Design Kitchen and Bath 

Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends

March 1, 2021 Danielle Andrus 0
Pandemic dampens some renovation plans
Build Coronavirus Design 

Pandemic dampens some renovation plans

November 16, 2020 Danielle Andrus 0
New LEED credits address health and safety as communities reopen from COVID-19
Build Coronavirus Green Building 

New LEED credits address health and safety as communities reopen from COVID-19

November 2, 2020 Charlie Woodruff 0
Overcoming exhaustion with social capital
Business Development Business Management Community and Philanthropy Coronavirus 

Overcoming exhaustion with social capital

October 20, 2020 Sarah McDaniel 0

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8 things builders need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations
Business Management Insurance and Risk Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation 

8 things builders need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations

March 5, 2021 Caleena Braig 0

Builders are within their rights to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations, but they should lay out a clear and concise plan.

Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends
Build Coronavirus Design Kitchen and Bath 

Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends

March 1, 2021 Danielle Andrus 0
Pandemic-friendly products for health and wellness: Product spotlight
Build Design Kitchen and Bath Materials 

Pandemic-friendly products for health and wellness: Product spotlight

February 23, 2021 Amy Guettler 0
4 ways builders can be more profitable
Business Management 

4 ways builders can be more profitable

February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 0

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