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28   LEEDing the Lower 9th Ward
In 2007, Bard Pitt started the Make It Right Foundation to rebuild a New Orleans neighborhood with 150 LEED-Platinum homes due Dec. 2010.
By Kristen Eichenmuller

 

 
36   One Firm, Two Innovative Projects
Merz Project’s Hoover House and The Galleries at Turney homes community are turning heads for their design and sustainability successes.
By Maren Faulkender

 

 
44   Constructing the Extreme Dream
Ed Sanders, a members of the hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” builds his own custom home in Claremont, Calif.
By Wendy Lewis

 

 
50   A Creative Cottage Community
Ross Chapin Architects, Skyward Construction and Smart Development create a small “pocket neighborhood” of 18 homes in White Salmon, Wash.
By Kristen Eichenmuller

 

 
59   Builder Books
PenPub presents top reading picks for builders.
By Kristen Eichenmuller
   

 

 

DEPARTMENTS
   
 
14   Residential Contractor News
Up-to-date information on the latest headlines in
residential construction.

 

 
18   Right-sized Homes for Certification
If you’re thinking about getting a home LEED-certified, thinking about the size will help earn points.
By Katherine Austin

 

 
20   Reliable Roofing
There are many options in roofing products. Choosing one that performs against weather is a good place to start.
By Richard K. Olson

 

 
22   A Builder’s Rights
The SB 800 bill has helped protect builders from litigation issues, but a clearer bill may be needed.
By Bruce Wick

 

 
24   Eco-Conscious Contracting
An integrated approach and focus on proper design can generate less waste on future homebuilding projects.
By Matt Beaton

 

 
26   Motivate the Home Team
Identify goals and team leaders in a meeting before every construction project for optimum productivity.
By George Hedley

 

 
80   The Cool Tool
DEWALT launches a new line of heavy-duty XRP hammerdrill/drill/drivers and a new XRP Lithium Ion drill. The drills are designed for performance, durability, run time, and are ergonomic.
   
   
   
   
   

 


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