Sustainability
Chef Turned Builder Shares His Recipe for Building Better
After a successful career in corporate catering, Sam Fertik’s lifelong passion for drawing and building became a reality with Carbon Custom Builders.
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Energy Labels a Powerful Tool for New Homes and Retrofits
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Case Study: Post-Katrina, Mississippi Habitat Chapter Sets Its Sights on Green Building
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2010 Pacesetter Awards
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Green Products Collection
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NAHB Recognizes Top Green Projects
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Case Study: Phoenix
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Ultra-Green Hamptons Home Wins Net Zero Award
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BUILDER Concept Home 2010
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New Green Infill Project in Downtown Hollywood
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2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mall
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2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mall
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2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mall
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Going Green? Windows Matter.
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CSU Offers Green Building Certificate Programs
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On Your Mind
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Florida Builder Combines High-Performance Authentic Local Architecture
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The NAHB Research Center Corner
National Green Building Standard is ANSI Appproved
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How to Succeed in Green Building
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Bargain Basements
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Defining Green
Look for the Label
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Green Achievements
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Defining Green
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The Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership might be a catalyst for reviving the Las Vegas market.
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Builder 100
Show Home Tour
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Certified Green
Participation in the National Association of Home Builder's National Green Building Program Has Exceeded Expectations
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Efficient Footprint
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Building Codes
California Builders Work Together to Create More Stringent Green Building Codes
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Hardy Growth in Green Jobs Projected
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Builder J.P. McClellan's Latest Home Shows the Industry That Green Building Isn't Just About Energy Efficiency or Low-VOC Finishes
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