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Building towards 2050: Ensuring affordable housing in an urbanized America

Housing Wire

By 2050, it is projected that 90% of the U.S. To ensure affordable housing for all by 2050, innovative approaches to urban planning, financing, and policy must be explored. Our renovation includes features such as step-free entrances, wider doorways, and bathroom modifications.

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8 Sustainability Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate for Earth Day

The Robert Weiler Company

Upgrades to existing buildings brought an even bigger reduction in operating costs globally, with green renovations at 11.5% Construction of new green buildings and green renovation or retrofit projects increase the asset value of buildings by upwards of 9%. reduction in operating costs in the first year and a 16.9%

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Should you update your gas stove?

Berkshire Hathaway

Are you considering doing home renovations and want to evaluate all your options? To meet some states’ decarbonization goals, electricity demand is expected to double by 2050. There are a lot of factors to consider when making larger financial investments in your home such as updating appliances. Our first consideration, safety!