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    Right as Rain

    Smart steps to water-conserving landscapes.

     
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    Leading by Example

    Community Housing Partners’ award-winning neighborhood brings community education and sustainable performance to affordable housing.

     
  • EPA, Texas Builders Partner on Storm-Water Education

    Agreement provides storm-water pollution prevention training, certification to Lone Star builders.

     
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    Carlisle Development Completes First Two Phases of Florida Affordable Green Development

    The Carlisle Development Group announced the opening of phases I and II for Tallman Pines, a 200-apartment affordable housing development in Deerfield Beach.

     
  • Permeable Clay Pavers

    RainPave permeable clay pavers allow water to filter down into the soil and dissipate rather than run off into storm drains. The pavers reduce the property’s impervious surface footprint and allow for a larger house footprint, the firm says. The rumbled pavers offer the look of traditional antique...

     
  • New + Notable

    Kohler. The industry’s first one-piece, 1.0-gpf, high-efficiency toilet with pressure assist technology, the San Raphael Pressure Lite uses compressed air to propel water for strong flushing power. According to the firm, the toilet, which carries the EPA WaterSense label, can save a household of...

     
  • In Depth: Native Landscaping

    Drawn to the coast for its natural beauty and wildlife, yet increasingly confronted by red tides, fish kills, and contaminated beaches, many coastal residents are deeply concerned about the environment. While they cannot single-handedly save the coast, a growing number are seeking out builders and...