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Neighborhoods at a Glance
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Bainbridge Island, Washington |
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Rolling Bay Land Company |
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Russ Hamlet, Studio Hamlet |
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Geoffrey Hobert Builders |
First LEED-Certified Home on Washington's Bainbridge Island Sports a Familiar Face
The 1,850 square foot home on Bainbridge Island, eight miles across the Puget Sound from Seattle, is bristling with eco-friendly features. The exterior of the green spec home also incorporates James Hardie fiber cement products in creative ways, resulting in a handsome look for a wholesome house.
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Tampa Bay, Florida |
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Longleaf |
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Crosland LLC |
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Traditional Neighborhood Development |
Traditional Neighborhood in Tampa "Proud to be a James Hardie Community"
The growing community of Longleaf proudly promotes its allegiance to low-maintenance James Hardie products right on its web site home page. The neighborhood is also on the forefront of eco-sensitive living: the developer has applied for official green designation from the Florida Green Builders Coalition (FGBC), and the project was recently recognized for its Florida-friendly landscaping practices in two community parks.
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Industry Pro Q & A
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Don Neff
Founder & President
La Jolla Pacific, Ltd.
Since 1993, Don Neff and his company La Jolla Pacific, Ltd. have offered builders valuable guidance on product quality control, risk management, and more recently, consultation on green building programs and strategies. Now the former homebuilder shares his expertise with Streetscapes readers.
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In the News
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Hearty Endorsement for James Hardie on Architecture Blog
Often times, the best answers and advice on nearly any topic can be found in the community forums and blogs that thrive on the internet. In this exchange, one New York architect shares his reasons for specifying HardiePlank™ lap siding instead of conventional cedar siding for upscale residential construction.
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Market Research Project in Denver Finds Many Builders Ignore Prospects Despite Tough Market
A "secret shopper" survey conducted recently in the Denver market found widespread indifference by sales reps at many new home communities and uneven follow up with prospects after the initial visit. The study, conducted by a lead generation company and a marketing firm, reveals many lessons for builders everywhere.
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Vermont Town Prohibits Vinyl Siding for Historic Church Renovation
Plans by a church to re-install vinyl siding on its 19th century rectory in Williston, Vermont were denied by a city review board recently. The panel instead instructed the church to remove sections of the old vinyl to first look for original clapboard underneath for restoration. If none is found, the parish will be allowed to install fiber cement siding.
Source: Burlington Free Press
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Boomers Will Drive Re-Urbanization Trend
Surveys reveal that boomers have a growing preference for housing options in close proximity to shopping, dining and other entertainment options. Two new projects in Southwest Florida, for example, hope to get baby boomers out of their cars and into well-appointed residences within walking distance to some of the finer things in life.
Source: Naples Daily News
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Products
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HardiePlank™ Lap Siding Enjoys The Limelight at Show Village 2008
Tens of thousands of visitors were able to see HardiePlank lap siding up close and personal at Professional Builder's Show Village 2008, a collection of three homes constructed outside the International Builders' Show. In this brief video interview, Professional Builder Senior Editor Bill Lurz speaks with James Hardie sales representative Matt Knier about the benefits of HardiePlank for builders.
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Streetscapes
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A Tour of Neighborhoods Across America
Traditional neighborhood designs are finding a home in every corner of America. Click on the link below to read the online version of the James Hardie book, Streetscapes.
[Online Book]
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