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    • Built Green
    |   Aug 24, 2017

    What is Exclusionary Zoning?

    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.
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    • Membership
    |   Aug 23, 2017

    Shannon's 60: Brad Faber, Ferguson

    This week, Shannon and Brad Faber of Ferguson are at the MBA Golf Tournament, talking about the benefits of sponsorship.
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    • Buy
    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    • Built Green
    • Build
    |   Aug 17, 2017

    Green Design Is an Investment in the Future

    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.
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    • Tips & Trends
    • Remodel
    • Build
    |   Aug 17, 2017

    2018 Color of the Year

    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.
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    • Video
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    |   Aug 10, 2017

    Be Bold: Mix Your Metals!

    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.
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    • Builders
    • Built Green
    |   Aug 10, 2017

    Why Third-Party Verification?

    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.
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    • Video
    • Member Stories
    • Membership
    |   Aug 7, 2017

    Shannon's 60: Call for Member Stories

    This week, we want to hear from you! Whether you need publicity for a new product or want to share a getting-to-know-you piece, we can help you tell your story as loud as possible.
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    • Industry News
    • Tips & Trends
    • Buy
    |   Aug 3, 2017

    All Aboard the Tiny Trend Train?

    Forget your favorite tiny home hunter show for a minute—this is real life. Despite what the media tells us, homeowners, and home builders, have only very recently begun to shrink their standards in favor of more compact confines.
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