Rethinking construction is rethinking waste
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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Green Building
A new path to sustainability
History provides lessons for landscape architects who want to implement tried and true approaches to sustainable landscaping.
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Renewable energy sales and use tax exemptions for builders
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
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
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
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
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
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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Colorado requires builders to accommodate high-efficiency devices in new homes
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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3 key factors for energy efficient homes: Greenbuild Expo
Builders have a huge opportunity to build green homes that are comfortable for buyers and more efficient by focusing on
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