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Home Builder Tyler and Longview TX

ANWAR KHALIFA, PRESIDENT OF KHALIFA INC., DISCUSSES THE BENEFITS OF GREEN HOMES

Anwar Khalifa lends insights to the various components of a green home  Anwar Khalifa – Green homes incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. “The design, construction, and operation of a home must focus on energy and water

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April 19, 2019 No Comments
Home Builder Tyler and Longview TX

Meet the Home Building Expert – Anwar Khalifa

Anwar Khalifa owner of Pyramid Homes grew up in Dallas and moved to East Texas out of High School. He attended Kilgore College where he received an Associate of Science degree. He then attended Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. To further his

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April 16, 2019 No Comments
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Pyramid Homes Of East Texas Goes GREEN

Pyramid Homes Goes GREEN Anwar Khalifa, President of Pyramid Homes has become East Texas’ first to complete the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) certification process to become a Certified GREEN Professional. Pyramid Homes is committed to building all its new homes GREEN. What does a GREEN built home mean

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April 15, 2019 No Comments
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Tyler Area Builders shares tips to lower home energy costs in this extreme heat.

https://www.easttexasmatters.com/entertainment/fox51-good-day/lower-home-energy-bills-with-these-tips/199999002 This article is a brief explanation of the four main types of lighting options that can be used in everyday homes. Along with that, I will go through a cost comparison example between old and new light bulb types. Finishing with a recommendation of which light bulbs to buy.

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April 10, 2019 No Comments
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KEEP TYLER BEAUTIFUL ADDS NEW BOX

Keep Tyler Beautiful has added another newly wrapped traffic signal box in their Beauty and the Box program. The City of Tyler and Keep Tyler Beautiful launched this pilot program in 2016 by wrapping ten traffic utility boxes in the Downtown area showcasing art designed by local artists. It has

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April 9, 2019 No Comments
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Sustainability

Sustainability and high performance building incorporates construction and development techniques, materials and designs intended to minimize a home’s impact on the environment and conserve natural resources. It is a practical response to a wide range of issues affecting all consumers: rising energy costs, the need to improve air quality, ensure

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April 6, 2019 No Comments
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Improving Environmental Health and Energy Efficiency

TxAIRE Celebrates 5-Year Mark The University of Texas at Tyler tasked a fledgling new entity on campus with a big vision—show people how to improve their lives through innovative research and exciting new technology. The Texas Allergy, Indoor Environment and Energy Institute (TxAIRE) did not disappoint. In five short years

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April 4, 2019 No Comments