Some 1,500 building product manufacturers displayed more than one million square feet of sinks, stoves, faucets, tubs and cabinets at the International Builders Show in February in Las Vegas. It was the largest exposition of building products fielded by the National Association of Home Builders in a …
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Innovative new home designs can eliminate energy costs over time Have you ever dreamt of waving a magic wand to make your home’s high monthly energy bills disappear? With today’s Zero Net Energy (ZNE) homes, that fantasy can become a reality—but it has nothing to do with sleight of hand. Rather, …
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Exterior of the 2019 New American Home in Henderson, Nevada. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey A. Davis Photography The New American Home is a showhouse built each year in conjunction with the International Builders’ Show to demonstrate the latest innovations in technology, energy efficiency and design …
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Photo courtesy of Getty Images Like most of our current technologies, the solar industry is evolving constantly and quickly. While most of us recognize solar panels as the blueish rectangular modules that sit on rooftops, there are actually hundreds of options for every budget and style. A …
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The green home 103 Della Unit 45 by Irving Pacific Many roofs are designed without taking into account how they will affect the home. The Green Building Alliance says almost 90 percent of the roofs in the U.S. are dark-colored. These dark surfaces suck up heat and light, which can lead to hotter …
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How to use smart tech to reduce new home energy bills Google Home Hub display example. Photo taken by Tom Kolnowski You may already be using a smart speaker and Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, or Google Assistant to control smart lighting, find recipes, and play music in your home. There’s no …
International Builders Show 2019 showcased how home builders are embracing eco-friendly approaches “Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities.” This dire warning from the annual report by the …
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Condominiums are great for first-time homebuyers and those looking to downsize. Image courtesy of rawpixel. Condominiums are a great option for first-time homebuyers and active adults looking to downsize. A condo is a single home that is part of a larger property complex with shared spaces. When …
Photo Credit: Getty Images While it’s hard to argue against the convenience of a residential irrigation or sprinkler system, new homeowners may be put off by the somewhat steep upfront costs involved with having one professionally installed. But this is a decision that should not be …
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Central Park West- Rockefeller Townhomes by Lennar in Orange County, CA For affordable, urban living, condos are where it’s at. With more and more people moving to cities, builders are meeting their housing needs by building new condominiums. This is resulting in two construction trends: housing …
Eco-friendly, smart & high-tech The ProjeKt Home, a smart & eco-friendly concept home built by KB Home, located in Inspirada in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of KB Home. If you’ve ever wondered where tomorrow lives, you can find it this year in Las Vegas. "Where tomorrow lives" is …
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NuCedar and Hardieplank are green building material options for your custom home. Photo courtesy of Dana Hoff Custom homes have a unique place in the world of new construction, offering an opportunity for experimentation with new eco-friendly materials and design trends that could eventually …
