<![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Clothes Washer and Dishwasher Standards Will Save Consumers Loads of Money, Protect the Environment ]]> Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2012): Energy and water efficiency standards released today by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will deliver clothes washers that use as much as 35 percent less energy and water and dishwashers that use about 14 percent less energy and 23 percent less water.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Goings-On]]> Looking to network with like-minded, green building professionals? Check out our Green Goings On listing, which is regularly updated with information about important upcoming green conferences and events.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[CNN Interviews Boral's John Renowden on Their Smog-Eating Tiles]]> Can the roof of your house help you breathe easier by reducing the amount of harmful pollutants from urban air?

 

"Yes," claims John Renowden, vice president of technology at Boral Roofing, a U.S. company that has introduced a line of roof tiles that they say have pollution-busting properties.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[5th Annual Green Builder® Home of the Year Awards]]> Green Builder® magazine is looking for the best green homes that include sustainable features, innovative design, whole home performance, and integration with the natural environment.

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NAHB Announces National Green Building Awards Winners]]> NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1- Eleven builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored yesterday as winners of the National Green Building Awards by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The awards were presented April 30 during the 14th annual National Green Building Conference held in Nashville, Tenn.
 

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Quality and Value Driving Growth in the Green Building Market, According to New SmartMarket Report]]> Energy efficiency efforts become commonplace in new construction and remodeling projects, while remodelers place high value on waste management and sustainable materials.

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[More Than 12,000 Acres Atop LA City Rooftops Provide Huge Opportunity for Solar Development]]> Los Angeles city officials’ recent approval of a major new rooftop solar program, the feed-in tariff (FiT), provides a huge opportunity to generate clean, local energy.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Influencers in Sustainable Product Choice]]> We surveyed our audience on three essential factors in influencing the selection of sustainable building products. This included the biggest market drivers, who introduces sustainability into the conversation and who ultimately has the biggest influence in product selection.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Grand Opening of the VISION House in Innoventions at Epcot®]]> Green Builder Media debuted its VISION House in Innoventions at Epcot® on Earth Day.

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Remodeling Recovery Expected to Strengthen by Year’s End ]]> Cambridge, MA – After two years of bouncing around a bottom, remodeling activity is expected to pick up later this year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released today by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Stronger pending home sales and continuing low interest rates are contributing to the rise. The LIRA projects annual spending will see healthy growth in 2012, ending the year up 5.9 percent.

]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[You Can't Win If You Don't Play!]]> Enter to win a piece of the VISION House® in the Your Home Your VISION Giveaway! Visit Nexia Home Intelligence on Facebook and enter to win a Nexia Home Intelligence package including the same products featured in the VISION House®.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[CertainTeed Announces $75,000 Exterior Home Makeover Video Contest on New Living Spaces™ Facebook® Page ]]> (Valley Forge, Pa.) – CertainTeed Corporation, North America’s leading brand of building products, is celebrating the upcoming summer season by kicking off an Exterior Living Spaces™ Home Makeover Video Contest. Through the Facebook® contest, one lucky winner will receive $75,000 worth of exterior building products, including installation. Featured products include CertainTeed’s expansive selection of vinyl and fiber cement siding, roofing, housewrap, decking, railing, fence and trim — everything needed to create a homeowner’s dream outdoor oasis. CertainTeed will also include landscaping and deck furniture.

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Masco and BASF Collaborate on Program for Energy Efficient Homes]]> Daytona Beach, FL, April 11, 2012 - Masco Home Services, Inc. has announced that it has entered into collaboration with BASF Corporation on a new sustainable residential construction program – BEYOND Applied Building Science - that can help homebuilders construct homes that outperform conventional, code-built homes. The program combines high-performance BASF products and Masco Home Services’ Environments For Living® program’s advanced principles of building science into a program for builders that can benefit homebuyers.

]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[“Champions of Change” ]]> THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2012

White House Highlights Chad and Jodi Ray as “Champions of Change” for their Efforts to Advance Corporate Environmental Sustainability

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Planet's Tug-of-War Between Carrying Capacity and Rising Demand: Can We Keep This Up? ]]> Worldwatch Institute's Vital Signs 2012 showcases the planet's growing demand for food and energy, its shrinking resources, and the implications of this dilemma

]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Solatube International Celebrates Earth Day 2012 by Turning Off the Lights and Turning “On” the Sun Through Daylighting]]> Homeowners Can Easily Participate in Earth Day by Using Daylight and Keeping Electric Lights Turned Off

]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[First Ever Certified Sustainable Tile Products Unveiled]]> After 5 years developing an all-encompassing multi-attribute sustainability standard for tile and tile installation materials, the very first certified sustainable products are being announced.

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[SFI “Eggcited” About Packaging for White House Easter Eggs]]> WASHINGTON, DC – For the fourth year in a row, the National Park Foundation has decided to package the official White House Easter Egg in a gift box made from paperboard certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ICC Announces Availability of New Green Code]]> A new model code for constructing and remodeling buildings is expected to make buildings more efficient, reduce waste, and have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare. The 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will increase the energy-efficiency of structures, while providing direction and oversight of green design and construction, according to the International Code Council.

]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Builder CEO on MyFixItUpLife Talk Show]]> Green Builder Media's CEO, Sara Gutterman, will be on MyFixitUpLife next Thursday, March 29th at Noon EST.
 

]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[11th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo]]> The 11th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo Returns April 26, 2012 as Southern California's Leading Sustainability and Green Building Event Focused on Municipalities

Reception Keynote by Eric Corey Freed and Keynote Panel Moderated by Craig Perkins

]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LEED-Certified Green Building Projects Hit 12,000 Mark ]]> Major milestone achieved for the global green building market

]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[GEA Seeks Entries for the Best in Geothermal]]> Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2012) – Today the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) announced a call for entries for the second annual GEA Honors.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Drive to Zero]]> WESTERVILLE, Ohio (March 15, 2012) – Exel, the North American leader in supply chain management and a Deutsche Post DHL company, was a key partner in the DuPont Building Innovations Drive to Zero landfill program. Earlier this year Exel’s Lockport, N.Y., facility was acknowledged for its role in the Drive to Zero landfill program, which was honored with a 2011 DuPont Sustainable Growth Excellence Award for making a significant contribution to the sustainable growth mission of DuPont. Drive to Zero was recognized for achieving its goal of reducing DuPont Building Innovations’ environmental footprint from 81 million pounds of landfill waste annually to zero in only three years.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[How Much Water Have You Used Today?]]> It may be more than you think.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Duravit World Water Day Giveaway]]> The earth is home to 7 billion people, each of whom "drinks" on average over a gallon of water per day. But what about those people who fall below average due to lack of resources? With the population set to reach 9 billion by the year 2050, we all need to consider shrinking our "water footprint" by using fewer water-intensive products in order to help those who need more water merely to survive.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[EPA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Energy Star]]> Americans saved nearly $230 billion in two decades

]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[VISION House Demonstration Event]]> On Monday, March 19th from 1pm to 3pm we will be holding a Demonstration Event at VISION House Los Angeles. Schluter-Systems will be demonstrating their products and you will also have the chance to see the Radiant Floor Heating system by Uponor North America and the cabinets from Kitchen Craft being installed!

If you have any questions, email heather@greenbuildermag.com

For more information on VISION House Los Angeles, or our VISION House series, click here.
 

]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[VISION House Los Angeles - Behind the Walls]]> A "Behind the Walls" Sustainability Day was held at VISION House Los Angeles in January.

]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Interview with Bozzuto Management Company]]> Founded in 1988, The Bozzuto Group is a privately held, integrated real estate services organization that includes 6 companies. They create quality homes and extraordinary communities—some 35,000 residences to date—while maintaining the utmost respect for the environment.

 

]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mark Johnson Joins Green Builder Media]]> Green Builder announces the addition of Mark Johnson to our team. Mark will serve as the Director of Social and Virtual Media. Green Builder is now helping companies launch their social media programs and also help enhance their current programs.

]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[SolarCity and Shea Homes® Introduce the “No Electric Bill” Home ]]> Project, expected to be among the largest of its kind, will make solar-powered, net-zero homes available in five states.

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[SAVE Act 101: An Introduction]]> The greatest single impediment to the construction of energy efficient homes is the fact that appraisers and mortgage underwriters don’t assign any value to efficiency improvements. Simply stated, a low appraisal means a builder could potentially lose money on energy efficient improvements at the closing table.

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Andersen's Green Fleet]]> Andersen converts its fleet, reduces emissions by 28 percent. 

]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Urban Forests Losing Ground]]> New Orleans, Albuquerque, Houston losing trees.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Multifamily Money Saving]]> New white paper puts a whopping price tag on the possible energy savings of multifamily buildings.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NAHB Research Center Reports Driest Wall Assembly]]> Insulated vinyl comes out on top.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Homes to Grow Five Fold]]> The green home market is expected to increase five-fold by 2016, up from a $17 billion opportunity today, says a new McGraw-Hill Construction Study.

 

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Exciting New Project Developments at VISION House in Innoventions at Epcot]]> Green Builder Media, North America’s leading media company focused on sustainable living, recently announced Exciting New Project Developments At the VISION House® in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot®
 ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Voyage to Tsunami-Littered Water]]> Marcus Eriksen will be leading another fascinating voyage, this one to research plastic ocean debris in waters off Japan littered by the country's devastating tsunami.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Adding Solar to the Appraisal Mix]]> The Appraisal Institute this week announced its support for a new tool that will assist appraisers and others seeking to establish the value of a property’s solar-powered features.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Interview with Infiniti Real Estate]]> Infiniti Real Estate and Development (Infiniti RED) is a women-owned, cooperatively managed real estate, consulting and development firm based in Seattle. They believe in integrity first, excellent customer service, innovation and adaptability, and work to integrate the principles of sustainability into all that they do.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Pella and Lowes Sync Up]]> Pella SmartSync to integrate with Lowe's Iris smart home system.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Top LEED States]]> U.S. Green Building Council releases list of top U.S. states for LEED-certified projects in 2011.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Behavior Matters]]> Special report on energy behavior programs.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A Level Playing Field for Wood]]> Maine executive order puts forest certification on equal footing.

 

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Bike Culture]]> The United States needs to take a page out of Amsterdam's book if it wants to break the oil addiction.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Refrigerants Approved]]> The EPA approves three new refrigerants that could help reduce global warming.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Miles to Go ]]> A new book from Harvard says greater efficiencies possibly in home building.

 

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Research - Brand Importance in Green Product Selection]]> We asked our audience for their opinion on green washing, the importance of brand when selecting green products and if manufacturers need to be more innovative.

 

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[On-Bill Financing]]> On-Bill financing extends opportunities for energy efficiency investments to historically underserved markets such as multifamily housing and small business.

 

]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Announcing VISION House in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot]]> Green Builder Media, North America’s leading media company focused on sustainable living, recently announced its plans to construct the VISION House, a green home exhibit in INNOVENTIONS located in the heart of Epcot®.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Research - Projections for 2012]]> As 2012 quickly approaches we surveyed our audience on their projections for the new year.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[EPA Clean Energy Awards]]> EPA honors 19 organizations for leadership in clean energy.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Panelized Stone Veneer Product]]> Boral Stone launches Versetta Stone Universal Corner, which boasts 50% recycled content.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ICC Announces 2011 Award Recipients ]]>
Ward Receives Fowler Award; Boswell is Code Official of the Year; Kraus Earns Fire Service Award; Falcone Receives Community Service Award; Nickson Earns Affiliate Award

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Road Show]]> This new pop-up shop allows companies to take their green message on the road.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Dominion Virginia Power Offers Solar Program]]> Solar generation program would produce enough electricity to power 6,000 homes.

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Bird-Friendly Buildings ]]> Protecting birds may get you LEED credits.

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Solar Job Growth]]> The solar jobs report shows 6.8% growth over 2010.
 

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Homes, More Sales]]> A Michigan builder attributes green for his sales success in a down market.

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mohawk Top 500 Green Company]]> Mohawk ranks in Newsweek's Top 500 Green Companies for third consecutive year.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Building Insurance]]> Tell your clients about about this little-known part of protecting their sustainable investment.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Global Green Education ]]> Carrier helps grow the green building movement with a comprehensive global education initiative.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Hollywood Pushes Green]]> The Environmental Media Association honors green shows.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Hybrid Construction Vehicle Emissions Study]]> Scientists at University of California, Riverside to perform first-of-its-kind study to evaluate emission reduction benefits of hybrid bulldozer and excavator.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Greenest Building Material?]]> New USDA study says wood is the greenest green building material.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Solar Decathlon Winners Announced]]> Maryland wins overall; Appalachian State garners People's Choice 

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Commercial Green Building Standards?]]> This Forbes commentary asks whether green commercial buildings are a bonafide buzz or balderdash. 

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Good News on Green Jobs]]> Research released at Greenbuild shows green job growth.

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Renewables Surpass Nuclear ]]> A new report puts renewables at 12.25% of domestic energy production, surpassing nuclear by 18%, closing in on oil.

 

 

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Solar by Google]]> Google gears up to promote solar power in homes.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[GAF Introduces New Green Web Tool]]> GAF helps builders find green roof solutions.

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Lowdown on EcoDistricts]]> Green building, sustainability consultant and author, Jerry Yudelson will lead a leading edge workshop on EcoDistricts and Campus Planning at GreenBuild International in Toronto

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green MLS]]> In a down market, does having a green home make "cents"? 

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Solar Staying Power ]]> Solar scandal notwithstanding, DOE plows ahead with solar initiatives.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Building Energy Transparency]]> A new report  offers the first national review of building energy rating and disclosure policies in the United States.

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Last Lawn]]> Traditional grass lawns come at a high social, economic, and environmental cost. But change is coming.
 

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[HERS Spreads Nationwide]]> Envision Homes commits to marketing the HERS Index of all their homes.

 

]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[High-Rise Green ]]> Energy Star is now available for new multifamily high-rise buildings.

 

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Versus Foreclosures]]> Builders push green homes to stand out in foreclosure-filled U.S. market.

]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Code Grows]]> Adoption of International Green Construction Code spreads across the United States.

]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Reviving PACE? ]]> The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) legislation introduced last month in the U.S. House of Representatives could help homeowners finance energy improvements through property tax assessments.

 

]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Builder College Scholarship Winners Announced]]> Green Builder® College Announces Winners of Scholarships

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[North Pacific Gyre Voyage Blog: Marcus Eriksen]]>  
Follow Dr. Marcus Eriksen of Algalita Marine Research Foundation throughout their 3 week expedition through the North Pacific Gyre.
]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Miami Dream ]]> Miami wants to be known as an eco-friendly city. They are off to a good start with this contemporary beauty.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Old Shingles, New Roads]]> GAF sponsors “Find a Recycler” Section of ShingleRecycling.org to pave the way for more reuse of asphalt shingles.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Leading in North Carolina ]]> Landmark legislation points the way to a more energy-efficient future for The Tar Heel State.

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mandatory HERS rating?]]> Salt Lake City developer requires HERS rating on all homes in community.

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Net Zero in Stapleton]]> New Town Builders breaks ground on a net-zero project that uses a "double wall" system to attain efficiency.

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mobile Devices Research]]> Green Builder Media recently conducted a survey of our readers to measure their mobile device and social media usage. Here are the devices they are using to communicate and manage their business:

]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Builder Magazine is an AZBEE Award Finalist]]> Green Builder is a finalist in 7 categories in the AZBEE Awards (American Society of Business Publication Editors)]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Should Fly Ash Be Labeled "Hazardous?"]]> The controversy is heating up in Washington over how to treat fly ash, a popular cement additive.

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Buoyant Green]]> Could your next project be floating?

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Free Sustainability Sessions]]> Green Builder Media partners with Boral on Sustainability Sessions at PCBC.

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Impact Series: Marcus Eriksen, PhD]]> Have you heard about the huge, floating island of plastic debris in the Pacific ocean? 

 

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[VISION House LA Launches]]>
Green Builder Media partners with Structure Home for VISION House project in Los Angeles

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Learn About SIPs Online!]]> Green Builder College partners with SIPA to offer online learning. 

 

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[How Green Are Homes? ]]> The majority of consumers perceive their homes as minimally green.

 

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Access for All]]> What does universal design have to do with building green? Everything.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Builder Magazine's Cover Giveaway]]> Want your product to be featured on the cover of Green Builder? Green Builder has a high-impact program that will promote your product on the cover as a giveaway. Better yet, you'll receive the leads of all who register to win it.

 

 
 
      
]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Net Zero for the Masses]]> Meritage announces the nation’s first net-zero energy production homes.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A New Model for Home Tours]]>  More house shopping ... less driving. 

]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Site Visit: Multifamily Green]]> Whether you're thinking about starting a green multi-family project or a pro, you'll pick up a few good tips from this exceptional infill project in Portland, Maine.

 

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Donate Now]]> Green Builder Media supports the American Red Cross and their efforts to help Japan. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Please help and donate today!

]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity Goes Green ]]> In addition to energy-efficient building, Habitat adds fire sprinklers for occupant safety

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Naturally Remarkable]]>  Corporations should tout their sustainability efforts with actions, not words.

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Study: Location Matters Most]]> A new study by the EPA finds that a home's proximity to mass transit is at least as important as how the home is built and how the family car is used.

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Building Survey]]> Participate in our latest research project.

]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Greensburg: The Next Stage ]]>
When a tornado leveled Greensburg, Kan., the town rebuilt itself as a model green development. Here’s a look at what’s been accomplished and where this intrepid town is headed.


]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[VISION Series Debuts]]> Two innovative green show homes wow builders at IBS.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Markets]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Not a Premium?]]>
]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Good Sense]]>


]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Has Graywater’s Time Finally Come?]]> ]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Smog Rules Urged]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Builder Coalition Unveiled]]>



New organization created to support sustainable development]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Greenbuild "Smackdown"]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Is Synthetic Grass Green?]]> ]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Bold New Code]]>


]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Winning Copper Designs]]> ]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Water Savers]]> ]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Electric Infrastructure Goes "Live"]]> ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayors Embrace Green ]]> ]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Why the Sour Grapes, Fannie?]]> ]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[How Green is Geothermal Heating?]]> ]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Education Update]]>

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Energy Star Evolves]]> ]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Commentary: The Hidden Cost of Energy]]> ]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Silhouette]]>


]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Enterprising Idea]]>  

]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Golden Opportunity]]>  
]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[NEW Webinar: Certified Wood]]> On April 29, GreenExpo365 presents "The Ins/Outs of Certified Wood" with SFI's Kathy Abusow.

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[IGCC Discussion—Dominic Sims On Demand]]> ]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Homestar Headed Your Way?]]>

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Study: Renewables Can Do the Job]]> ]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Green Homes: The Last Safe Haven?]]> ]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Wetland Worries]]> ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[EPA Budget Targets H20]]> ]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Meet Green Builder Media at IBS]]> ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Broken Bulb Bailout?]]> A new, coated bulb is being marketed as a way to capture airborne mercury, improving the safety of CFLs.
]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT