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LEED green raters
With tens of thousands of registered projects, demand for qualified raters is growing every day. (Photo: Andrea DeMartin, Dreamstime.com)
Build Green Building 

Green building wave drives demand for Colorado raters

July 14, 2020July 16, 2020 Charlie Woodruff 234 Views 0 Comments green building, LEED

LEED Green Raters provide verification services for LEED residential projects and play a critical part in certifying residential buildings. Charlie

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Propane contributes to the sustainability of green homes. (Photo: Vladimirs Prusakovs, Dreamstime)
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3 ways propane helps green home building

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 Bryan Cordill 450 Views 0 Comments green building, green homes, propane

In recent years, the demand for cleaner, more sustainable homes has grown — and that trend isn’t slowing down.

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LEED for all
(Photo: Llfede, Dreamstime.com)
Green Building 

LEED for all in 2020 and beyond

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 Charlie Woodruff 401 Views 0 Comments green building, LEED

From its recognition in the Top 10 States for LEED list to implementation of new initiatives, Colorado is already off

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Biophilic design principles
Large windows and doors that open a view to the entire outdoor area help homeowners enjoy it even if they’re sitting or working in other parts of the home. (Photo: Abigail-Elise Design Studio)
Design Outdoor Living 

The great outdoors—How to design for living well

March 27, 2020February 22, 2021 Danielle Andrus 1807 Views 0 Comments green building, outdoor living

Contractors and designers can help their homeowners live well by incorporating biophilic design principles.

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basic building elements of a house
(Photo: Krasimira Dicheva, dreamstime.com)
Green Building The Homebuyer 

Building blocks of a sustainable home

November 8, 2019November 12, 2019 Asa Foss 569 Views 0 Comments green building, LEED

Making sure a home can be maintained over the long term and reduce energy and water bills, while improving occupant

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whole-home-approach-sustainability
Xeriscaping isn't the only way that outdoor trade contractors address environmental concerns. (Photo: AE Design)
Green Building Outdoor Living 

Holistic Homes

September 17, 2019September 26, 2019 Kathleen Bohland 1465 Views 0 Comments green building, outdoor living, sustainability

Some builders’ clients may take a whole-home approach to sustainability, seeking help designing outdoor areas that are just as environmentally

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energy star windows
ENERGY STAR rated windows were among homeowners' top desired features in a new home. (Photo: Lmphot, Dreamstime)
Build Green Building Materials 

Energy-efficient windows top consumers’ most-wanted green features, NAHB finds

April 29, 2019April 17, 2019 Danielle Andrus 836 Views 0 Comments green building, windows

Homebuyers who want energy-efficient features in their new home are most likely to be swayed by ENERGY STAR-rated windows, according

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Green building welcome mat
Green Building Industry and Economy 

Colorado’s green homes market is primed for growth

March 9, 2018September 12, 2019 Patti Mason 1201 Views 0 Comments build, green building, LEED

Availability and improved understanding of green building standards has helped the market grow. Patti MasonPatti Mason is the mountain west

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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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Fringe benefits—Why builders should reconsider construction wellness programs
Business Management Labor and Safety 

Fringe benefits—Why builders should reconsider construction wellness programs

April 8, 2021 Danielle Andrus 0

Construction wellness programs could help builders and contractors create safer jobsites by taking a holistic approach to workers’ health.

Centralized lighting systems for new home construction
Build 

Centralized lighting systems for new home construction

April 5, 2021 Hayley Selden 0
Homeowners prioritize privacy, even outside
Design Outdoor Living 

Homeowners prioritize privacy, even outside

March 29, 2021 Danielle Andrus 0
Increased single-family homeownership driving remodeling growth: JCHS
Build Design Remodel 

Increased single-family homeownership driving remodeling growth: JCHS

March 26, 2021 Danielle Andrus 0

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