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In this special issue, seven leading innovators and thinkers talk about sustainability, from car sharing to wildlife conservation, from green cities to radical ways we might repair our nation's dysfunctional politics.
This year's annual guide offers outdoor makeover design ideas, plus tips on weighing the "green" aspects of various composite decking brands, along with a case study of high-rise rooftop gardening - and more.
Our annual collection of editors' choice products includeds both low-tech and high-tech solutions, from tougher drywall to smarter thermostats.
When does upgrading a furnace make more sense than adding insulation? Which wall system delivers the best performance for the buck? New research and powerful software can offer precise comparisons before the first contractor's truck arrives on the job site.
If one trend could summarize this year's entries, it's "trending toward zero". The sustainability bar keeps rising, and these ten projects hint at the new normal for future housing.
Share this annual guide with your customers, co-workers and friends, to help them understand the fundamental concepts and products used in sustainable construction.
Our annual look at alternative to stick-framed housing goes way outside the comfort zone for most American buyers. But ideas that are ahead of their time today may offer the solutions we need for the future.
Our annual Design Idea Guide features some of the best built, most self-sufficent homes and multi-family units we've ever seen. These conscious, clever designs tread lightly on the planet, with respect for the natural world apparent in every material choice.
Our annual Hands-On Handbook presents nine how-to projects with various levels of difficulty. Each one aims to reduce some aspect of a home's environmental impact - whether by improving durability, collecting rainwater or controlling the variables that cause paint to fail.
Find out which companies are doing more to save resources, reduce waste and generally act as better corporate citizens. We go outside the building industry to look at 10 environmental initiatives that are worth emulating.
New evidence of the impact of humans on the environment leaves no room for doubt. We're in big trouble, and so are thousands of the species at our mercy. Will we rise to the challenge and become stewards of the Earth, or pay the ultimate price?
As our West Coast demonstration home nears completion, here's a sneak peak at 25 products that put it on the leading edge of innovation.
April 2012, Green Home Plan Book
Our second annual set of eco-friendly plans includes a more thorough evaluation of energy performance, so you can pick the design that meets both lifestyle and performance goals.
March 2012, Soil & Landscaping Guide
Forget everything you think you know about soil ecology. The latest research on how soils, plants and people interact unveils a complex, living underworld.
February 2012, The Hot 50 Products
Looking for eco-friendly products that you can trust? Here's our annual list of editors' picks, chosen for their overall impact, innovation and reliability.
January 2012, Solar Homes of the Future
If you're looking for innovative, exciting ways to integrate solar energy into your next project, you've just hit paydirt. Here's our comprehensive coverage of the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C.
December 2011, Green Home of the Year Awards
This year's sustainable home competition showcases designs that range from small, simple and austere to super-efficient luxury on a grand scale. Here's inspiration for any site, at any budget.
November 2011, The Homeowner's Handbook, Second Edition
Share this annual guide with your customers, co-workers and friends, to help them understand the fundamental concepts and products used in sustainable construction.
October 2011, Alternative Structural Systems Update
From SIPs to ICFs, cordwood to straw bale, Earthships to engineered wood framing, here's a roundup of best practices for getting better performance from both old and new wall systems.
September 2011, Sustainable Sales and Marketing Guide
We've packed this issue with ideas for closer collaboration with lenders, realtors, manufacturers and code officials. You'll also find important marketing research, with tips on how to connect with even the most skeptical of mainstream buyers.
August 2011, Building Science Update
Which is greener - vinyl or cedar siding? Is fly ash a safe concrete additive? How do heating systems compare, from an environmental perspective? In this issue, we tackle some of the industry's toughest technical challenges.
July 2011, Net-Zero Energy Housing Review
Are communities and housing that create all of their own power on-site the inevitable next step in the building revolution?
June 2011, Technology and Innovation Update
Can digital home design, electric cars, durable computers, and honest product labeling reverse negative environmental trends? Perhaps, but only if human behavior changes for the better.
May 2011, The Retro-Renovation Guide
How to restore historic buildings with green principles in mind.
April 2011, Green Home Plan Book
Award-winning green homes you can build to suit any client, any regional style.
March 2011, The Eco-Friendly Landscaping Guide
Learn how to convert a boring, high-maintenance yard into a haven of earthly delights.
February 2011, The Hot 50 Products
Our annual products guide showcases the best green products available for your houses today.
January 2011, The Retrofit Idea Book
Now is the time of adaptation and evolution. Will your company make the transition or be left behind?
Also available: December 2010 The Green Design Guide; November 2010 The Homeowner's Handbook First Edition; October 2010 Green Plumbing; September 2010 Stunning Green Remodels; and July/August 2010 Driving Forces: A Special Report on the State of Green Vehicles.
Issues prior to July/August 2010 are available in print only. Contact us for more information.