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FEATURES
   
 
28   The 2010 NextGen Home Experience
Built in the parking lot of the International Builders’ Show, visit the 2010 NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home, an affordable modular home filled with innovative green products that exceeds the U.S. Department of Energy’s requirements for efficiency. View the participating products listed for the latest and greatest.
By Kristen Eichenmuller
   
 
38   Builder Profile: William Lyon Homes
With several multifamily projects currently in the works, the builder’s Southern California Division implements green building techniques into two of their well-known neighborhoods.
By Cherlyn Brown
   
 
44   Project Profile: Cambria Hills
K. Hovnanian Homes’ newest award-winning, Energy Star community in Lake Elsinore, Calif. provides an abundance of ecofriendly features at affordable price points for any homebuyer.
By Kimberly Gomes
   
 
52   Title 24 and Energy-Efficient Code Changes for 2010
From recent energy-efficient effects to new requirements for the new year, learn more about what energy code changes are helping builders and buyers save bundles on their new homes, including a showcase of Title 24 and Energy Star appliances and products.
By Cosimina Panetti, CEM, LEED AP
   
 
60   Top Paint Picks for the New Year
Incorporate these paint and wood finish products into your latest sustainable projects for quality finishes in an assortment of colors.
Compiled by Kristen Eichenmuller
   
   
DEPARTMENTS
   
 
16   News
The news source for homebuilders in the West and across the Sun Belt states, including the people, places and headlines affecting the residential, mixed-use building and architectural communities.
   
 
20   Rebuilding for a Stronger Economy
With unknown economic risks and uncertainty in the future, the industry hopes for a return to steady growth in the years to come.
By Patrick S. Duffy
   
 
22   Top Five Marketing Trends for 2010
As the Internet continues to transform customer service, learn about other “big things” for succcessful marketing strategies.
By John Gumas
   
 
24   Discovering Development Opportunities
Leading industry developers respond to the questions of location, production and new development outlooks for 2010.
By Christine Iger
   
 
26   Efficient Financing for Eco-Homes
From the energy-efficient mortgages to green incentive programs, these sustainable solutions help builders and buyers save big.
By Steven R. Buehler, CMB
   
 
36   A Call for Multifamily Magnificence
In search of project publicity, enter your most proud multifamily achievements for 2010 national recognition from the NAHB.
By Kimberly Gomes
   
 
56   Builder Books for 2010
In collaboration with the NAHB, we present our top five picks for building professionals.
   
 
66   Interview with Paul K. Barnett
The president and co-founder of iShow takes an interview with Builder and Developer to talk about IBS, green building and more.
   

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