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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 471 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)
Build Green Building 

Colorado among top 5 states for green homes

December 5, 2019December 6, 2019 Charlie Woodruff 698 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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planting the right tree in the right place
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 484 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 672 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 1469 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 948 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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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
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Increased single-family homeownership driving remodeling growth: JCHS

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