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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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What’s Driving the Demand for Single-Family Rental Homes?

Pro Builder

Built to Rent Is Booming, But Operational Challenges Loom for This Housing Sector. The Synergy of Industrialized Construction and Built-for-Rent Housing. Rentals: Essential Alternative to the For-Sale Housing Sector’s Shortages. Design Ideas for Single-Family Built-to-Rent Homes. Challenges to Homeownership Are Growing.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BD+C

Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. His team is writing guidelines for transit-oriented developments that incorporate affordable housing. “As

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: California's.

Natural Building

Californias Green Building Code. California has adopted the nations first statewide green-building standards, which will become mandatory in 2010. The new California Green Buildings Standards Code requires builders to reduce energy use by 15 to 30 percent beyond current standards and use more recycled materials. Yeah California!

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Race to the Top

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A week later, we were mesmerized by entrepreneurial genius Elon Musk’s vision of 700-mph magnetic-levitation Hyperloop trains in California. The People’s Daily , house organ for the PRC politburo, criticized the Sky City endeavor (which now is being delayed by a sudden infusion of red tape from Beijing). ” Mr.

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Linda Purdy on TRI Pointe's Goals and Challenges in the Colorado Market

Pro Builder

They look at some of the bling and the house a little differently than maybe a Boomer would. So yes, they probably have higher expectations about the options and standards they would expect in their house versus what we would perceive as a typical entry level. Panels probably would not be feasible, but it would be nice to reduce waste.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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USDA Rural Development in Alabama: A variety of loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs, plus technical assistance in the areas of business and industry, cooperative development, rural housing, community facilities, water and waste disposal, and telecommunications, including distance learning and telemedicine. TAX INCENTIVES.

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