“Rumors,” a deep ruby red that brings a touch of drama to the room. More
Pulled from a pool of over 140 submissions, here are the 15 winners of ARCHITECT’s... More
Sherwin Williams selected a similar hue for its color of the year while Benjamin... More
These colors are expected to influence the design world in the coming year. More
In the Moment is a blend of soft blue, green, and gray that aims to "create a... More
The second annual gathering in Colorado Springs, Colo., brought together more than... More
When builder Mike Scarlett signed on to participate in the HBA of Greater Dallas Green Built Parade of Homes, which debuted in September, he had never so much as built an Energy Star house. But he rose to the challenge, hiring a consultant to help him decode such eco-measures as spray-foam insulation, dual-flush toilets, and the use of recycled materials. Scarlett, owner of Scarlett Custom Homes in Frisco, Texas, was one of seven builders who showcased Parade homes that feature key building techniques from the Green Built North Texas program. The new certification program, scheduled for rollout in early 2008, is a regional adaptation of NAHB’s Model Green Home Building Guidelines and requires builders to implement a minimum of 38 components from six categories, ranging from energy and water efficiency to recycling and indoor air quality. More
