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EcoHome Magazine: Devoted to the Latest Trends in EcoHome Building Technologies

EDITOR'S NOTE

Editor Profile
Jean Dimeo,
Co-Chief Editor, EcoHome

When I was the residential real estate reporter at the Dallas Times Herald years ago, some of my journalist colleagues would become incensed that Dallasites weren't up in arms about a prominent CEO caught embezzling money or a local mayor taking expensive gifts from contractors or a production home builder discriminating against minority buyers. But our readers' lack of interest in these matters never surprised me. Even though I didn't own a house or have children, I recognized that most people only cared about what directly affected their wallets and their families.

So when it comes to green building, I think home builders and remodelers should focus their attention on what matters most to their customers. Right now, that may not be lower sales prices, but lower operational costs.

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GREEN PRODUCTS


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NEWS

Study Shows Americans Seek Energy Savings and Improved Indoor Air Quality

Americans--particularly those earning less than $75,000--are increasingly demanding lower energy costs, healthier living, and improved indoor air quality, according to a survey conducted by the USGBC and McGraw-Hill Construction.

Reader Survey Results: Green and the Market Downturn

A recent EcoHome reader poll indicates green building will remain a dominant trend after the market rebounds.

Plus: Take this month's survey on how green impacts pricing.


California's Complicated New Code

California¹s newly adopted green building code will have a direct impact on home building in the state, affecting energy details, plumbing, ventilation, and management of the construction sequence. But for home builders, figuring out just what the code requires could be complicated.

GREEN BUILDING AND DESIGN

Special Report: The Greener Good

Builders have a tremendous impact, for better or worse, on the land, on air quality, on natural resources, and on the quality of life and health of their buyers. This special report from Builder magazine examines the breadth of the sustainable building issue and offers practical solutions for every step of the process.

13 Products That Can Help Make a Difference

Loading up your houses with green building products won¹t mean much if other elements of sustainability are ignored. But the right products can help you follow through once you¹ve started building green. Here are 13 worth checking out.

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