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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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6 Insider Tips to Build a Green Dream House

CCR Magazine

In today’s climate, building a home goes beyond just laying bricks and choosing paint colors. But how do you turn a traditional home into a green sanctuary? This guide will walk you through 12 innovative ways to build a sustainable house, focusing on materials, energy efficiency, and groundbreaking waste management practices.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.

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Green Solutions for Commercial Building Maintenance

CCR Magazine

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of our lives and has now entered the workplace with a growing emphasis on green solutions for commercial building maintenance. Whether you want to reduce energy use, conserve resources, or boost build environment quality—these green solutions will do all that and more!

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Silicon Valley’s mass timber ‘Verdant Sanctuary’ aims to live up to its name

Construction Specifier

A new mass timber office building in Silicon Valley, named Verdant Sanctuary, was recently approved for construction. The new building extends a legacy of advancements and will be adjacent to 607 Hansen Way, Stanford Research Park’s first building.

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How a Professional Landscaper Elevates Outdoor Spaces

CCR Magazine

While the idea is thrilling, you can’t help but wonder: What magic does a professional landscaper bring to make this transformation a reality? The Landscaper: An Overview Landscaping goes beyond mowing and lawn care. A good landscaper brings together the intricate details of your space to create a coherent, pleasing scene.

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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

BDC Network

A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. In North Dakota, he pursued a strenuous life of ranching amid the treasured landscape. rose from the Badlands of Medora. Just as T.R.’s Because T.R.