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Get Smart: Homes for a New Era

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

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

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

Reclaimed wood is a popular trend among homebuyers. (Photo: Francesca Tosolini, Unsplash)

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

Colorado is emerging as a leader in green homes. (Photo: Labemax, Dreamstime.com)

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

Trees can provide shade or wind break, reducing energy cost for homeowners. (Photo: Lawcain, Dreamstime)

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

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

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

Xeriscaping isn't the only way that outdoor trade contractors address environmental concerns. (Photo: AE Design)

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

Firewise, xeric designs give homeowners more resilient landscapes. (Photo: Ecoscape)

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