DALLAS — Luxury and efficiency would seem to sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. Luxury implies a superabundance that verges on wasteful, while efficiency or “eco-friendly” implies either making do with less or going without altogether. The Museum Tower residential high-rise in downtown Dallas hopes to be a happy marriage of the two. The 42-story, 560-ft. tower is the tallest residential structure to be completed in the city in more than 20 years....More

ANAHEIM, CAlif. — Hundreds of details must come together to build any type of residential structure. For a new apartment community, increase the hundreds of details found with a single-family home by a factor of 10 — maybe more. Some of those details are non-negotiable: code requirements, local zoning rules and energy-efficiency mandates. Others fall into what can be called optional: aesthetic considerations, plan modifications, product specifications or construction schedules....More

MONTROSE, COLO. — Par Mechanical, a full-service HVAC contractor specializing in radiant heating, located here, was selected as the February winner of Lochinvar’s VIP Installation Showcase contest....More

As the Environmental Protection Agency finalizes its WaterSense specification for single-family new homes, green building inspection and rating organizations are now eligible to partner with WaterSense. EPA has begun licensing certification providers who will coordinate inspection and certification of WaterSense labeled new homes....More