James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build “Green-Friendly” Homes

November 13, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build "Green-Friendly" Homes

San Diego Habitat for Humanity® (SDHFH) has made significant modifications in the design and construction of its homes to make them increasingly self-sustaining, reducing maintenance costs for the partner families as well as the need for repairs and upgrades. Smart design incorporates eco-friendly and recycled materials, energy efficient appliances and lighting, and drought tolerant plants and trees. James Hardie® Building Materials has stepped... 

2008 U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Join Colorado Springs’ Habitat for Humanity for Olympic and Paralympic Build Day Nov. 22

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, as well as Olympic alumni and hopefuls, joined together to celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Movement on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Olympic and Paralympic Build Day with Habitat for Humanity in Colorado Springs, Colo. Also as a part of the Team for Tomorrow humanitarian fund, U.S. athletes around the country are working with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, spreading the spirit of Olympism...