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
There are several different ways to go about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s become…
Standout Green Products From IBSx
New products for the home that offer features focused on efficiency, hygiene, and safety
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Energy Efficiency
This Prefab Modular Facade Promises to Cut Energy Use by Half
Buildings have a larger carbon footprint than the entire transportation sector and a new prefab, modular facade aims to help with that, says Fast…
Net Zero
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.
Products
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
Top 100 Products
2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Pro Builder's annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year
Solar
New Material Could Raise Efficiency of Solar Panels
A new crystalline material called perovskite could boost the ability of solar panels to create electrical energy from sunlight. Typical silicon…
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? The…
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
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
