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Water Conservation

• Beazer Homes Makes Green Features Standard

  High-performance homes offer energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality.

• Marin County, Calif., Passes Tougher Water Conservation Rules

  Dec. 26--Marin residents will see new conservation regulations in the new year as the Marin Municipal Water District seeks to save water for years into the future.

• EPA WaterSense for Homes Finalized

  Homes certified under the program will use 20% less water.

• Case Study: Pardee Homes' Manzanita Trail in San Diego Demonstrates Attainability of Green Production Housing

  Through its LivingSmart green-building standard, Pardee balances the cost and schedule considerations of production building with features that save energy, conserve resources, and promote health.

• Team California’s Refract House

  The Solar Decathlon’s architectural stand-out brings a West Coast feel to water and energy conservation.

• New & Notable Green Building Products

  A selection of sustainable products, including ventilation fans, thin-film solar roofing, low-flow faucets, and energy monitoring.

• Case Study: High Style Meets Energy Efficiency in Denver Duplex

  A tight building envelope, water-smart features, and solar power hightlight the contemporary Wash Park Green.

• Is Greywater Harvesting Worth the Effort and Expense?

  Despite some hesitancy among consumer, interest in greywater systems is growing.

• Galleries at Turney Relies on Desert-Compatible Landscaping

  Drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation among water-conservation tools employed.

• Consumers Willing to Pay More for a Green Home, Study Says

  Eco Pulse report finds that nearly two-thirds of consumers would pay a premium of 10% or more for a home with green features.