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Alex Wilson Selected for the 2010 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing
Annual $50,000 award from The Hanley Foundation and EcoHome recognizes visionary environmental building editor, educator, and advocate.
ECOHOME Magazine (July 15, 2010)

Smart Meters Alone Not Enough to Reduce Homeowners' Energy Use
Combining advanced metering at the utility with feedback systems in the home provides the necessary motivation—and information—to help consumers change their behavior.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (July 15, 2010)

Summer Reading
A selection of new residential design and building books.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (July 15, 2010)

NAHB Economist Considers Double-Dip Recession
Is the pause in economic recovery just that—or is it a sign of an impending second recessionary dip?
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (July 15, 2010)

Enhanced App Makes Paint Color Selection a Snap
ColorSnap V.2 from Sherwin-Williams offers a range of new features for design pros on the hunt for paint colors.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (July 15, 2010)

ASID Elevates Eight to Fellowship
Eight interior designers are celebrated for their contributions to the profession.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (July 15, 2010)

NAHB Remodelers Competition Deadlines
The July 16 entry deadline for several NAHB Remodelers awards competitions is just around the corner.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (July 08, 2010)

Jurors Announced for USGBC's Natural Talent Design Competition
Students and young professionals have the chance to apply sustainable design concepts to real-world community building projects.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (July 08, 2010)

Putting Social Media to Work
Social media presents a real opportunity to market your business like never before. Here are some tips on how to get started.
Journal of Light Construction (July 07, 2010)

10 Products, Technology, and Systems for the Future
In home building's future, new products and technologies will focus on water, energy, and sustainability.
BUILDER Online (July 07, 2010)

EPA Changes RRP Enforcement Deadline
On June 18, the EPA changed the Renovation Repair and Painting rules's firm certification requirement. Enforcement won't begin until Oct. 1, 2010.
REMODELING Magazine (July 07, 2010)

Putting Building Tightness to the Test
Provided you include controlled ventilation, look for every opportunity to tighten the shell. Here's how to measure its performance.
ECOHOME Magazine (July 07, 2010)

Embracing Modular Building
Some custom builders are reaping the benefits of the streamlined, quality-controlled processes offered by modular construction.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 30, 2010)

Updated IAQ Standard Will Ease Home Retrofits
The latest version of ASHRAE's residential ventilation and indoor air quality standard provides alternative compliance paths for installations in existing homes.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 30, 2010)

Architects Share Design Trends
Financial considerations and Americans' evolving lifestyles are driving preferences in home design.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 30, 2010)

Building a Future: Effects of the Home Star Bill on Remodeling
Will passage of the Home Star Energy Retrofit bill put remodelers back to work or out of work?
REMODELING Magazine (June 28, 2010)

Marvin Discontinues Entry Doors, Starts Up Siding Division
REMODELING Magazine (June 28, 2010)

Social Network for Historic Home Lovers Launches
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has created an online community for owners of historic homes, preservation experts, and others.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 17, 2010)

Armstrong Cabinets Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction
A J.D. Power and Associates brand study of cabinet manufacturers shows design and performance are important factors in customer satisfaction.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 17, 2010)

ASES Calls for Participants in National Solar Tour
Solar-powered buildings and solar-savvy tour hosts and volunteers are needed for the American Solar Energy Society's 15th annual National Solar Tour.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 16, 2010)

NKBA Recognizes Colleges for Education Excellence
Eight NKBA-accredited colleges have received the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Excellence in Education Award for maintaining high standards in kitchen and bath design instruction.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 16, 2010)

Job Growth Is Key to Housing Recovery
A housing market recovery still could be undermined despite promising boosts in employment and improved home affordability.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 16, 2010)

DOE Rule Clarification Could Eliminate Some Multi-Head Shower Systems
Rule interpretation would clarify the term "showerhead," require entire systems to meet 2.5-gpm flow maximums.
ECOHOME Magazine (June 10, 2010)

Announcing the Winners of CHDA 2010!
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (February 23, 2010)

Residential Architecture Design Showcase
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 17, 2010)

Home Star Bill Moves on to Senate
Supporters of the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 say the initiative would spur construction activity, grow the energy efficiency retrofit market, and help homeowners.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 10, 2010)

Buying a New Truck? Don't Pay Sticker Price
A new report from Forbes lists the 11 most-overpriced vehicles – more than half are heavy-duty trucks.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 10, 2010)

Habitat for Humanity's ReStores Get Online Storefronts
DiggersList.com helps Habitat ReStores expand their marketplace for gently used building materials and ease the donation process.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 10, 2010)

Funding Program Will Help Preserve Modernist Icons
A new National Trust for Historic Preservation initiative will generate funds for preservation work at the Glass House and the Farnsworth House.
CUSTOM HOME Magazine (June 10, 2010)