Housing's Now: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home is proof that combining high performance and market appeal is a recipe for success in today’s competitive production environment.
A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal
2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Pro Builder's annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year
New Material Could Raise Efficiency of Solar Panels
A new crystalline material called perovskite could boost the ability of solar panels to create…
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Sustainability
Is Cross-Laminated Timber Really a Green Solution?
Cross-laminated timber (CLT), is touted as a more sustainable option for building construction than concrete and steel. But is it really?
Windows
Windows Into the Future: Fenestration Trends and Technologies
New technologies help meet demand for larger, more durable, and better-performing fenestration products and systems
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
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
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” was
Exterior
Do Wood Alternatives to Pressure Treated Lumber Really Deliver?
Alternatives are emerging to challenge chemically treated lumber, but are they viable in application?
