What is the Condition of Your Home – Energy Wise?

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 …

Building a Green Lifestyle

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 …

For a High-Performing Business, Focus on High-Performance Homes

(NAHB) – Who hasn’t wished for a peek into the future to help determine the best business strategy going forward as the market strengthens? Lacking magical skills, the next best thing is a carefully constructed market analysis with practical – and achievable – recommendations for taking best advantage of emerging …

Unscrambling Energy Efficiency Lingo

(NAHB Now) – Terminology related to energy-efficient homes can make anyone feel lost without an industry translator by their side. The following definitions should give you a better understanding of four of the most common energy-efficient home terminologies: The terminology for energy-efficient homes can be very technical and confusing. Here …