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Health and Wellness Become Top of Mind for New-Home Builders …

Unlike energy efficiency, health and wellness are harder to quantify. But there are a few voluntary certification programs that provide specifications and offer the rigors of third-party … See more

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Latest AIA Survey Shows Strong Wellness Design And Home …

WEBExercise and Yoga Rooms. Even though many gyms and studios have reopened this year, the demand for home-based fitness and yoga spaces has jumped …

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Minimize Risk with Healthier Design Builder Magazine

WEBBill Hayward, CEO and chief sustainability officer at Hayward Lumber, set out on a personal mission to uncover home health issues, and has grown it into a new …

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Builders' COVID-19 Dilemma: Construction Continuity Versus The …

WEBA commercial buck hoist, the exterior elevator ride crews take to a designated floor to set about working on a scheduled high-rise construction task, can …

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In the Future We Won't Be Able to Separate Housing and Health …

WEBA recent report looking at hospitalizations among the homeless population in three states found hospitalizations increased by an average of 38.4% from 2007 to …

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Nine Best Practices for Building a Healthier Home

WEB2. Keep air changes to a minimum. Ensure that the home is built to perform at least less than 1.5 ACH@50 Pascal. ( Click here for more on air change calculation.) …

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Mental Health and the Construction Industry: Q&A with Dr

WEBEach year, the month of May sheds light on mental health awareness. As May 18 marks Mental Health Action Day, there’s a heightened effort to shift mental …

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America at Home: Consumers Place More Importance on Well-Being

WEBAccording to the survey of 3,935 U.S. consumers between 25 and 74 years old with household incomes of $50,000 or more, financial well-being, emotional well …

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Tiny Houses Could Have Big Health Benefits Builder Magazine

WEBBig health benefits may be hidden in tiny houses, according to two Kansas State University researchers. This fall, Brandon Irwin, assistant professor of kinesiology, …

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Wellness Is the New Green Building Standard Builder Magazine

WEBBUILDER Wellness Is the New Green Building Standard The BUILDER KB Home ProjeKt shows the demand for building codes that address health and well-being.

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OSHA, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner on

WEBThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) …

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The Problem With Quartz: Rising Health Concerns Prompt Bans …

WEBBUILDER The Problem With Quartz: Rising Health Concerns Prompt Bans and New Safety Measures Despite its enduring popularity for its style and durability, …

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This One Factor Can Affect the Wellness of Future Homeowners

WEBThe new WELL for residential program is a third-party verification system that will certify Jubilee homes as achieving advanced wellness. “The WELL standard …

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Garman Homes and XDS to Provide Affordable Housing for …

WEBGarman Homes is partnering with XDS, a nonprofit operating out of Pittsboro, North Carolina, to build a new community providing affordable housing for …

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Health of the Housing Market Depends on More Inventory

WEBBuilders have gained the upper hand in today’s housing market for three main reasons: 1. The ability to work with consumers. The impact of price cuts last year on the …

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Essential Workers Face a Shortage of Attainable Homes

WEBULI Home Attainability Index finds gaps in available housing for health care workers, front-line staff, and workers at risk of income disruption. The COVID-19 …

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Aging in Place: Most U.S. Boomers Prefer Home Over Any Other …

WEBA recent survey from Redfin found that three-quarters of older homeowners intend to remain in their current residence as they grow older, and, according to the 900 …

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OSHA Announces Switch from Traditional Hard Hats to Safety …

WEBAdobe Stock. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is replacing traditional hard hats with more …

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Germany-Based Modular Home Supplier Sets Its Sights On …

WEBIncluding shipping costs from its manufacturing plant in Germany, the selling price of Huf Haus’ homes typically fall into the $500- to $600-per-square-foot range, and …

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AARP's Most Livable Towns, Cities, and Counties in 2023

WEBAARP’s Public Policy Institute has announced 100 top-scoring livable communities across the United States, as part of the AARP Livability Index Top 100.. …

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