Building resilience into a project can provide tangible benefits and protection, which is a fundamental cost to actually… https://greenhomebuildermag.com/building-for-resiliency/
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A Builder’s Path Towards Offsite Framing
Relationships with structural framing suppliers determine the deliverance of each project By Jess Lohse Builders have faced an unprecedented number of challenges over the last several months. In a short time, they have transitioned from supply chain issues holding back production due to overwhelming demand, to wondering how many homes they will be able to sell thanks to climbing interest rates. Recent memories of the inability to source framing materials understandably contributes to fears of how to efficiently deliver homes at affordable price points. Obviously, relationships remain critical through this…
Read MoreA French Transitional Home Designed for Seamless Connectivity with Nature
From the architectural details, elevated amenities and modern interior design, every inch of this project is well-curated luxury. By Yvonne Nguyen Brandon Architects is a talented, diverse and motivated group of designers who have been influencing the communities of Newport Beach, coastal Orange County and beyond since 2009. Their youthful and inspired approach to the design process has afforded them a vast variety of design projects ranging from traditional high-end custom homes to modern custom luxury boutique hotels. Whether it’s inspiring beauty or an environmentally sensitive footprint, a smartly-designed project…
Read MoreWeak Growth Continues as Housing Slows
Weak Growth Continues as Housing Slows The months’ supply of homes for sale that have already been started rose to 7.1; this growing inventory of new homes for sale will reduce single-family housing starts as home builders slow their construction plans due to growing inventories. Read More Fannie Mae https://www.fanniemae.com/research-and-insights/forecast/weak-growth-continues-housing-slows
Read MoreNew Sustainable Community in Utah With Luxury Mountain Homes
New Sustainable Community in Utah With Luxury Mountain Homes Benloch Ranch, a new “sustainable community” in Utah, has homes starting at $1.4 million. Read More Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-new-sustainable-community-in-utah-with-luxury-mountain-homes-2022-8#realtorcom-ranked-salt-lake-city-this-may-as-the-1-housing-market-positioned-for-growth-in-2022-followed-by-boise-city-idaho-and-spokane-washington-1
Read MoreProposed 2022 Green Building and Local Energy Code Update
Proposed 2022 Green Building and Local Energy Code Update The proposed regulations aim to increase water conservation and reduce water loss, lower embodied carbon in new construction projects, reduce fossil fuel use in buildings, and facilitate electric vehicle adoption… Read More City of Palo Alto https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Sustainability/Proposed-2022-Green-Building-and-Local-Energy-Code-Update
Read MoreLEED Zero with Solar + Storage Systems for Hunters Point
LEED Zero with Solar + Storage Systems for Hunters Point Pearl Homes and Sonnen Declare “Electrical Independence” from the National Grid. Read More PR News Wire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leed-zero-with-solar–storage-systems-for-hunters-point-301580632.html
Read More34-Unit Development of Single-Family Homes, Duplexes Proposed in Scituate
34-Unit Development of Single-Family Homes, Duplexes Proposed in Scituate The development, called The Cottages at Old Oaken Bucket, is proposed under the state’s Chapter 40B law. Read More The Patriot Ledger https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2022/05/06/developer-proposes-32-units-89-bedrooms-scituates-old-oaken-bucket-cottages-at-old-oaken-bucket/9642758002/
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