Tag: energy-efficient design
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Student Teams Design Zero Energy Ready Homes
Twenty-eight teams developed cost-effective, zero energy ready homes for mainstream builders in the DOE’s Challenge Home Student Design Competition.
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Create Modern Houses With Widespread Appeal
Architect Steve James shows how to design modern homes with less edge, to attract a wider market segment.
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TNAH on Track for Emerald Certification
The New American Home’s green rater discusses the challenges of certifying the sprawling high-performance project.
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Mystery Inspector Sees Double
The Mystery Inspector was in Denver a couple of weeks ago scouting out the housing situation, and he was very pleased with what he saw.
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Innovation that Sells Houses
Under Bert Selva’s leadership, Shea Homes brings trendsetting design ideas to the marketplace.
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Design Tips from Award-Winning Pros
This year’s inductees into the Marvin Hall of Fame for Design Excellence talk about what’s hot now, and what trends are next.
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2013 Marvin Hall of Fame: Ross Chapin
Architect Ross Chapin’s walkable neighborhoods connect owners of well-designed houses with their community.
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Success Strategy: Design and Energy Efficiency Power Garbett Homes
Utah-based builder plans expansion into markets where homeowners face high utility bills.
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Prefab Grows Up
A long way from its Sears, Roebuck & Co. predecessors, the newest versions of prefab homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, with traditional good looks. This deep dive into four project and the state of prefab will help readers decide if prefab is right for their target market.
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Unity Homes Launches, Aiming at Affordable High-Performance
The new builder has lofty growth ambitions, made possible by its panelized construction process.