GBGC Expert: Clayton Morris, DPIS Engineering, LLC It has long been said that “whoever controls the water, controls the land”, and we have seen this issue come up in the past with neighboring states debating over water rights and usage responsibilities. It’s actually even illegal in certain parts of the nation …
Gaze upon the Helliers’ half-built house in Bristol, Vermont, and you might think you’re looking at an ordinary home construction project. Table saws, building materials, and piles of earth lie around the newly framed dwelling, while a crew of carpenters mills around the site, dressed for warmth in the chilly …
By GHBA Past President Mike Dishberger, GMB, Sandcastle Homes Inc. Over the past decade, there has been a very strong movement towards ‘green’ building in the U.S. Our industry has evolved in every aspect including manufacturers, suppliers, builders, remodelers, and others in the industry that have produced or are using …
by GBGC Expert: Allen W. Griffin, GMB, CGR, CGP, CAPS, Gryphon Builders The curbside appeal of your home contributes much to its perceived value, but what you don’t see can be equally important and will be more important in the coming years. In its original version the American Clean Energy …
by GBGC Expert: Gordon McKnight, Dow Building Solutions When you think of “green building” you probably fall into one of three categories: You love it and will do anything to support it; You do it because your customers are asking for it; or You don’t really get what all of …
There’s a lot of potential for improving the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock. (US News & World Report) – A promising trend in home construction is the rising number of certified green and energy efficient homes. Recent consumer preference surveys indicate that energy-efficient features top homebuyer wish lists. …
by GBGC Expert: Caroline Kostak, GreenHouse Integration STOP! Before you tear down that next house, take a moment and look at it one more time. Are there any cabinets left in the house? Any faucets? Doors? Flooring? Siding? Unique roofing materials? Brick? There are so many materials that can be …
The bathroom tiles are recycled wine bottles. The hardwood floors are sustainable bamboo. And the sprawling garden gets sprinkled with rainwater collected in 300-gallon barrels. From its recycled plastic deck to its solar-paneled roof, everything in and about the 2,500-square-foot home on exhibit outside the Chicago Museum of Science and …
According to a new National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers survey, high-performing, Low-emissive (Low-E) windows are the most common green building products used by residential remodelers. To kick off National Home Remodeling Month in May, NAHB released the survey results, which highlight the most common building features that home …
LEDs are energy-efficient, maintenance-free, and builder-friendly. The use of LED is going to change the way your customers think about lighting. Unlike traditional methods, there is a higher initial cost to LED, but a lower lifetime cost after installation. The reasons to select LED lighting are myriad. First of all, …
