How One Scientist Is Using Construction Waste to Restore Coral Reefs
Dr. Taryn Foster is using manufacturing strategies from the construction industry to mass produce coral "skeletons" made from construction waste
Stylish, Innovative, Efficient Products Featured in The New American Home 2023
Learn more about the products that went into The New American Home 2023 in Las Vegas
11 Sleek, Efficient Home Appliance Products
These high-performance home appliances offer a range of modern design and energy efficiency features to meet the needs of today's homeowner
10 New Window and Door Products With Good Looks and Great Functionality
These recent window and door product releases offer functionality spanning from disaster-proofing to soundproofing, all with sleek, modern design options
Most Green Buildings Aren’t Actually Carbon-Neutral, Experts Say
The truth about carbon-neutral building proves that builders still have a long way to go to combat costly emissions, but with new innovations popping up every day, a net-zero future is in reach
What to Know About Air Source Heat Pumps and Cold Climates
Paints / Stains / Finishes
5 New Paint and Stain Products Hitting the Market
From low-VOC and emission-free to fresh colors inspired by nature, this selection of new paint and stain products offers a host of sought-after features
The New American Home
The New American Home 2020's Eco-Friendly Design
A combination of smart design, hyper-insulation, and energy-efficient systems elevate the performance of The New American Home 2020
Solar
Myths and Misconceptions About Going Solar
As home builders prepare for California's solar mandate, solar panel installer Mark Vogel dispels the myths and misconceptions
Roofing
10 New Roofing Products to Spruce Up Home Exteriors
These roofing products—from porcelain roof tile to zinc cladding—offer a wide range of options for almost any roof type
Solar
How Can Builders Prepare for More Solar?
More U.S. markets are adopting mandates requiring solar energy for new construction. Here are answers to common questions
The New American Home
The New American Home 2020: Products
Innovative product solutions from the New American Home 2020, from kitchen cabinets to light fixtures to insulation and HVAC
HVAC
How Advances in HVAC Are Affecting Indoor Comfort and Occupant Health
Current HVAC innovations are a key component of today’s energy-efficient homes and can enable builders to go beyond the status quo to deliver more comfortable, healthy homes
New Tool Shows How to Reduce Embodied Carbon
A public beta version of a new tool that enables users to learn how building and infrastructure projects can “radically reduce embodied carbon”…
Exterior
Do Wood Alternatives to Pressure Treated Lumber Really Deliver?
Alternatives are emerging to challenge chemically treated lumber, but are they viable in application?
Framing + Building Envelope
2019 Top 100 Products: Structural / Insulation / Housewrap
Products from BASF, Boise Cascade, DuPont, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, Huber Engineered Woods, Icynene, LP Building Solutions, Nisus, Nudura, Quikrete, Stuga, Typar, and Weyerhaeuser