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green building

World Green Building Trends
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Build Expert Advice Green Building 

Latest report shows growing demand for green buildings

March 2, 2022March 15, 2022 Deisy Verdinez 108 Views 0 Comments green building, Winter 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council recently partnered with Dodge Data and Analytics to release the results of the 2021 World Green

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improve buildings and infrastructure
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Build Green Building 

Colorado Housing Authority’s proposal supports greener communities across state

October 14, 2021January 25, 2022 Deisy Verdinez 117 Views 0 Comments #Fall 2021, affordable housing, green building

While negotiations over an infrastructure bill continue in Washington, D.C., Colorado is taking its own steps to improve upon local

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Bathrooms energy water use
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Build Green Building 

Green building starts in the bathroom

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Matthew Libby 221 Views 0 Comments Energy Efficiency, green building, water use

Bathrooms are one of the highest consumers of energy and water, with on average a family of four using 400

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social impact sustainability
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Build Community Outreach Green Building Infrastructure and Development 

Social impact of sustainability: Passive House calls builders to action

July 19, 2021July 21, 2021 Amy Guettler 317 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, builders, green building, sustainability

Overlooking the social impact of sustainability is a mistake for many green builders. Learn why addressing social issues is so crucial.

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Build Green Building Materials 

Innovative new green building products and materials from the mountain region: Product spotlight

July 16, 2021July 21, 2021 Amy Guettler 158 Views 0 Comments green building, materials, sustainability

Mountain area companies have developed innovative new green building products. Discover three new sustainable materials in this slideshow.

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passive house emu systems
Business Management Green Building 

Education is key: Helping builders embrace Passive House standards

June 28, 2021 Amy Guettler 177 Views 0 Comments builders, construction defect, construction industry, education, green building, passive house

Builders are often unfamiliar with the tenets of Passive House. Emu Systems provides specific, relevant training to help them be successful.

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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 Expert Advice Green Building 

Green building wave drives demand for Colorado raters

July 14, 2020January 25, 2022 Charlie Woodruff 374 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)
Build Green Building Guest Commentary 

3 ways propane helps green home building

May 21, 2020May 3, 2021 Bryan Cordill 684 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
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Expert Advice Green Building 

LEED for all in 2020 and beyond

April 14, 2020January 25, 2022 Charlie Woodruff 538 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 2442 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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