Harvard Communities of Greenwood Village, Colo., takes a twist on the traditional at Stapleton, adding modern nuances to traditional architecture and using sustainable, energy-efficient building techniques. The combination has garnered awards and sales f
An overview of HVAC-related products is presented, including air cleaners, air conditioners, metal dryer boxes, and ductwork that silences unwanted noise.
As the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council argue the merits of their respective green-building programs, dozens of local variations are springing up in housing markets around the United States. At the heart of the de
New products featured in the September 2007 edition of Professional Builder magazine including a programmable security lock from Schlage and a kitchen sink from Pegasus/Blanco that also functions as a convenient cutting board.
A new International Residential Code change could save homebuilders time while making green building easier.
The ungainly and inefficient solar roof cells of the past are just that. Solar power is now poised to take off some of the burden placed on our nation’s power grid, as Sharp’s roof modules show.
Mike Romig of Tarpon Coast Builders shares the products that they like to use for their projects.
Taking a lesson from the esteemed Ritz-Carlton, PB columnist Paul Cardis shares why it’s better to trim costs than to sacrifice your company culture.
Are we serious yet? Is this green movement in home building going to last? Or is it just another tease, such as the one we had in the late '70s or the early '90s? Professional Builder Editorial Director Paul Deffenbaugh examines these questions.
Need to find a new job? H.R. Expert Rodney Hall offers tips and links to landing your next big gig.
