New Building Science DVD Available Now!

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"Designed for builders, architects, and remodelers, this DVD-ROM shows you how to use the latest tools and techniques of building science to construct comfortable, energy-efficient homes.

Building-science pioneer and world-renowned educator Mark LaLiberte demonstrates a wide range of cutting-edge procedures that are breaking new ground in the evolving world of green building.

With installation videos, special animation, close-up photos, and step-by-step instructions, he gives you six hours of interactive content that will help you design and build the home of the future -- today.

LaLiberte takes you through every step of the process, from choosing the site and building the foundation to heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems. Plus there's an entire section dedicated to remodeling. And it's all designed to help you use green strategies to make every aspect of a home perform more efficiently for years to come.

Ideal for supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors, this hands-on reference delivers clear, specific practical information you can use every day on the job. It even includes printable construction drawings, checklists and work forms for on-site use.

With his entertaining style and contagious enthusiasm, Mark LaLiberte will keep you focused from start to finish, while providing lots of new insights you can put to work immediately."

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Artistic Homes Makes a Difference

Artistic Homes, a high performance home builder in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has decided to take their homes to a new level. The State of New Mexico recently established a new set of tax incentives designed to encourage green building. To date, Artistic Homes is the only builder in the State that's been able to meet the new performance requirements. Doing so, allows them to offer their buyers a more affordable home -- under $250,000 -- as well as tax credits of up to $10,000.

On my last trip to Albuquerque, I spoke with Jerry and Tom Wade, owners of Artistic Homes, about this new opportunity. They were exited that in a tight market, this incentive could make the difference for consumers hoping to buy a new home. It is also motivating that at any price point, it is possible to build a home that is efficient, healthy, safe, durable and affordable to operate and maintain.

The final benefit is to Artistic Homes. These homes have fewer warranty calls and customer satisfaction is high. This will result in higher profits and more referrals. Just smart business. Visit Albuquerque and see what dedication and commitment to quality can do. These guys are doing it right.