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  Designed by Ross Barney Architects, a Midwest educational facility serves as a living laboratory for high-performance building techniques.

• Before and After: Phoenix Ranch Remodel

  A formerly abandoned property is now an energy-efficient, ultra-insulated home.

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• Announcing the 2013 Nominees for The Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing

  Eight outstanding green-building professionals are under consideration for the 2013 award, which includes a $50,000 prize, from The Hanley Foundation, ECOHOME, and BUILDER.

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• Product: Ston-ker Ecologic, Porcelanosa

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