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From accusations of ostentatious overconsumption to environmental indifference, the McMansion has taken some brutal hits in the recession...


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6 Prefab Houses That Could Change Home Building

Affordable prices, cool design, easy delivery. What’s not to like?


 
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2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mall

The competition promotes the present and future possibilities of green building to students, consumers, and professionals alike.


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The Builder Concept Home 2010

A Home for the New Economy will be like nothing you've ever experienced. A depth of smart, efficient, and economical building concepts and products that no sticks-and-bricks show home can match.

 
 

Futurists See Several Possible Paths for Builders Moving Forward

A murky present has builders just hoping for better days ahead. But looking forward, futurists see clearer paths to energy-efficient homes and walkable communities.

 

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