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The 17,000-acre development, including 19,500 homes, will feature a 75-watt solar power generator.
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As summer approaches, homeowner complaints about corroded copper air conditioner coils and the smell of rotten eggs in their homes—two symptoms of tainted Chinese drywall—could soar with the mercury.
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A roundup of green building news, including Florida plans first all-solar city and a New York icon undergoes efficiency makeover.
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PVL-136 FlexLight is a flexible, lightweight, laminate PV panel that adheres directly to the roof finish without nullifying the roof’s warranty. The panel’s laminated design captures the complete solar spectrum more efficiently than traditional systems, says the manufacturer, to produce more...
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A roundup of local, state, and federal legislation and government news affecting green home building.
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Given the real and recent potential for violent storms along the Gulf Coast, the house features single-hung, low-E insulated windows and French terrace doors from Loewen. All are equipped with the company’s StormForce MP system of structural enhancements and monolithic laminated glass to withstand...
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Platinum Ultimate prefab wall and roof panels combine light-gauge steel framing with reinforced polyurethane for lightweight, fast installation and an R-value of 23.4 (3?5/8-inch walls) or 36.3 (5?5/8-inch walls). Uninsulated panels are available for interior walls. The panels feature 18- or...
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Part of the “Green Works Orlando” program, this Craftsman bungalow demonstrates eco-conscious living within reach.
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Alys Beach custom home sends a clear message that high-performance housing can exist under strict architectural guidelines.
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Solar systems are available at no charge in the big builder's active adult resort communities in four states through August 31.