5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home
As a model of energy savings, water conservation, indoor comfort and health, and use of on-site renewable energy, The New American Home 2024 offers valuable lessons
Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates
The 45-day public comment period for draft 2 of the 2024 NGBS begins on April 12, 2024
5 Findings About Heat Pumps
Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity
40 Finalists Selected to Advance in DOE's 2024 Solar Decathlon
The U.S. Department of Energy's annual design challenge recognizes collegiate cutting-edge, zero energy building designs
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
Sustainability
What Is Drain Water Heat Recovery?
Drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems can save homes on their energy bills, Forbes reports.
Water heating…
Construction
How to Build a Closed Crawl Space the Right Way
Closed crawl spaces can eliminate mold and moisture problems in homes, but only if they’re built correctly, The Energy & Environmental…
Green Projects
Seventh Annual GreenBuilt Home Tour Kicks Off
The seventh annual GreenBuilt Home Tour, hosted by the Illinois Green Alliance, will take place in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs on August 3…
Energy Efficiency
The Case for Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps
Ductless mini-split heat pumps can provide energy efficiency, cost savings, and temperature flexibility, Forbes reports.
Mini…
Codes + Standards
5 Tips to Create an Energy-Efficient House
The web site Earth911.com offers five tips for home buyers to create a new dream green home or substantially renovate an existing home. It’s…
Energy Efficiency
Simple Passive House Measures Can Make Old Homes Efficient
Simple passive house renovation techniques including continuous insulation, sealed walls, and triple pane windows can transform an old, drafty…
Codes + Standards
Virginia’s First Zero-Energy-Ready Home Development to Open in Williamsburg
A new 75-home development in Williamsburg, Va., will be the first in the state to be built to the Zero-Energy-Ready standard. The Department of…
Top 100 Products
Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products
Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency
Modular Homes
Florida Builder Creates Hurricane-Proof Modular Homes
Florida-based Green Dwellings is working to create energy-efficient modular homes that will stand up to hurricanes, WUFT reports…
Energy Efficiency
How to Make Your House Greener
The average U.S. home use nearly 50 percent more energy than a car, but there are steps homeowners can take to mitigate their carbon footprints,…
