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Mandate passive survivability in building codes

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel? by Alex Wilson

Is green building too expensive?

How much higher do energy costs have to rise before people will pay a premium for a house that is LEED-certified?by Kevin Ireton

Making the Green-Building Dean's List Online Membership Required

LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built?by Sean Groom

Tax Credits for Historic Buildings

Federal and state incentive programs make rehabilitating durable old buildings cost-effectiveby John K. Grosvenor

Video: Building Codes for a Small Planet

David Eisenberg discusses the impacts of construction and development on the environment. Some of his examples will surprise you.by David Eisenberg

25 Years of Milestones

From OSB and cordless drills to The Home Depot and HGTV, here's a look at how the past quarter-century has shaped the home-building industryby Matthew Teague

Houses: Moving them beats losing them

The cost of demolition and disposal of buildings is not inconsequentialby John Abrams

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