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Here's the Green Building Pyramid we developed in 2009 and updated in 2011 to clarify the meaning of building sustainably.
Green Builder magazine interviewed Robert Broad of Pulte in Las Vegas, Nevada about being an Energy Star Builder.
When asked what elements will have the biggest impact on the green building market next year, performance-based codes was the highest response, second only to affordability. Our next survey dug deeper to learn how our audience is affected by codes and how active they are in this arena. Here are the results.
SIPs deliver winter surprise for unsuspecting owner.
This is an interesting concept--storing energy from air conditioners in ice during peak cooling hours. We haven't seen one of these "Ice Bear" units at work in person yet, but the promotional video makes it look like a real game changer. Let's hope it lives up to the hype. Here's the video.
The nation’s first state-wide green building and water saving building code addresses products, building techniques, and consumer behavior.
What kinds of homes will be able to withstand climate change?
Pioneering stronger buildings.
Troubleshooting surface condensation on windows.
Underlayment made from recycled tires increases durability.
Sealing ducts offers a high return on investment.
Understand the science to spec the right product.
This building company had green at its core from the beginning; the Building America program helped take it to the next level.
Mitigate water intrusion when using adhered manufactured stone veneer.
New programs and products help VISION House Orlando up the ante on safety.
Water heating is one of the biggest energy users in the home. Solar alternatives could lighten the load.
Plastics may be convenient and inexpensive, but they come with many hidden costs. Should we collect and recycle them, or rethink the whole experiment?
Study: The depth to which nails are driven impacts how durable the structure will be over time.
Air conditioning upgrades are not always an easy sell, but if you factor in rising energy costs, resistance fades away.
Simple “caps” for attic stairways offer an affordable way to reduce air infiltration and protect indoor air quality.
In response to demand for tighter more foolproof insulating jobs, some big insulation companies have cleverly merged old and new products and techniques under one roof.