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Fox Hill
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Farm to front door

April 6, 2022April 7, 2022 Corey Dahl 286 Views 0 Comments community and philanthropy, farm to table, sustainability, Winter 2022

Standard suburban landscaping typically involves sod, sod and more sod. But Fox Hill looks a little different. Corey DahlCorey Dahl

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Smart homes
(Photo: DMI)
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Get Smart: Homes for a New Era

September 20, 2021September 22, 2021 Carol Brzozowski 379 Views 0 Comments #Fall 2021, #technology, sustainability

Paving the way for “smart” homes are smart cities, which are laying down the infrastructure foundation with notable programs underway

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

July 16, 2021July 21, 2021 Amy Guettler 159 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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Reclaimed wood is a popular trend among homebuyers. (Photo: Francesca Tosolini, Unsplash)
Design Green Building Remodel 

3 ways to make home designs more sustainable

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 Kacey Mya 654 Views 2 Comments design trends, green homes, sustainability

Home developers and architects know that there are always trends encouraging homeowners to sway one way or another on features.

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Building green homes
Colorado is emerging as a leader in green homes. (Photo: Labemax, Dreamstime.com)
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Colorado among top 5 states for green homes

December 5, 2019January 25, 2022 Charlie Woodruff 1010 Views 0 Comments green homes, LEED, sustainability

Already a leader in green commercial building, Colorado is establishing itself as a place for green homes. Charlie WoodruffCharlie Woodruff

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Trees can provide shade or wind break, reducing energy cost for homeowners. (Photo: Lawcain, Dreamstime)
Charities and Foundations Green Building The Homebuyer 

How to help homeowners plant 100 million trees by 2022

November 20, 2019January 14, 2020 Danielle Andrus 630 Views 0 Comments sustainability

The right tree in the right place can help homeowners reduce energy costs. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor

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Larry and Mimi are careful to plant native flowers and shrubs that attract native species. (Photo: Wild By Design)
Green Building Outdoor Living 

Wildlife at home

September 25, 2019September 26, 2019 Kathleen Bohland 910 Views 0 Comments landscape, outdoor living, sustainability

Sustainability is more than a buzzword, with many homeowners making design and purchase decisions based on their personal environmental impact.

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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 1889 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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Firewise, xeric designs give homeowners more resilient landscapes. (Photo: Ecoscape)
Design Insurance and Risk Management Outdoor Living 

Defensive design for resilient landscapes

May 10, 2019November 15, 2019 Danielle Andrus 1306 Views 1 Comment resilient design, sustainability

Clients will appreciate resilient design when fire and flood threaten their homes. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor of

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