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A New Way to Train Home Performance Specialists
EnergyLogic promises that its ‘Game of Homes’ program will take the boredom out of training
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Seniors Snap Up Houses Meant for Young Buyers
In response, the nation's largest homebuilder will launch a new brand for ‘active adults’
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Cities Think Small to Ease the Housing Crunch
In San Francisco, a city plagued by a shortage of affordable housing, leaders hope that the conversion of under-used spaces into rentals will help ease the pain
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Cross-Laminated Timber Condos Planned in Portland
A condominium complex will be the tallest CLT structure in the U.S. when complete
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Study Finds That Green Certification Reaps Rewards
A study of commercial real estate suggests that investing in green features makes for happier tenants who are willing to pay higher rents
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Solar Panels That Don’t Look Like Solar Panels
SolarSkin panels mimic the look of grass, tile, wood shingles — even Elvis
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An Easy Way to Seal Electrical Boxes
This cardboard shell wraps around the box and serves as a form for expanding foam
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Landfills Can Make Great Building Sites
Developers choose old landfills for a variety of projects, including solar farms, residential neighborhoods, and commercial buildings
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Recycling Rates Decline in California
For the first time since 2010, the state's recycling rate fell below 50%
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‘Clean Coal’ Plant Looks More Like a Boondoggle
More than $4 billion over budget and years behind schedule, the Kemper Project is under fire from ratepayers and the focus of a securities investigation