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Seattle first adopted exclusionary zoning policies in 1923. Now, 49 percent of the city is zoned single-family—a whopping 65 percent of the 76 percent of possible acreage zoned exclusively for residential use. This three-part series on exclusionary zoning explores this complex topic, what we can learn from other fast-growing cities, and how we can make the American Dream a possibility for all.

This week, Shannon talks to Leah Missik, Built Green Program Manager, about our exciting upcoming Built Green Conference. There's something for everybody! Register now—the price goes up September 1 at midnight!

Back in the day, the West Coast was expansive, idyllic—the land of the American Dream. But even then, we struggled with zoning, it just had a different name. A history of discriminatory practices negatively impacted marginalized communities for centuries. This three-part series on exclusionary zoning explores this complex topic, what we can learn from the shortcomings of those here before us, and how we can make this dream a possibility for all.

This week, Shannon and Brad Faber of Ferguson are at the MBA Golf Tournament, talking about the benefits of sponsorship.

With the cost-saving combination of high energy and water efficiency, reduced waste, and a healthier indoor environment, green building is a way of “future proofing” your home.

Is 2017 leaving you black and blue? You’re in luck! And slightly ahead of the curve, too. It so happens that black (in many iterations) and blue are the colors predicted to trend in 2018, according to various paint entities as part of the companies’ prestigious color of the year predictions.

Both modern and traditional trends in home design are mixing metal finishes for a more eclectic and “collected over time” look. Gone are the days of having to match your cabinet hardware to your faucet. No longer must you match your door hardware to your light fixtures. Here’s the inside scoop on how to mix it up successfully.

One of the most commonly asked questions we get from builders and home buyers is what third-party verification is and why it is required by Built Green for certification. Let’s explore how third-party verification came about and why it is so important and beneficial.