Codes + Standards 5 Tips to Create an Energy-Efficient House The web site Earth911.com offers five tips for home buyers to create a new dream green home or substantially renovate an existing home. It’s...
Energy Efficiency Simple Passive House Measures Can Make Old Homes Efficient Simple passive house renovation techniques including continuous insulation, sealed walls, and triple pane windows can transform an old,...
Codes + Standards Virginia’s First Zero-Energy-Ready Home Development to Open in Williamsburg A new 75-home development in Williamsburg, Va., will be the first in the state to be built to the Zero-Energy-Ready standard. The Department...
Top 100 Products Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency
Modular Homes Florida Builder Creates Hurricane-Proof Modular Homes Florida-based Green Dwellings is working to create energy-efficient modular homes that will stand up to hurricanes, WUFT reports. “The...
Energy Efficiency How to Make Your House Greener The average U.S. home use nearly 50 percent more energy than a car, but there are steps homeowners can take to mitigate their carbon...
Solar Seventy Percent of Americans Support a Nationwide Solar Mandate A recent study found that 70% of Americans support a national mandate for rooftop solar similar to the one being initiated in California...
High-Performance Homes How BIM Can Help the Push to Net Zero A Virginia builder and developer is using BIM technology to build high-performance homes, according to The Energy & Environmental...
Sustainability Illinois Tops Green Building Ranking Illinois topped the U.S. Green Building Council’s ranking of states with the most LEED-certified building square footage per capita,...
Energy Efficiency Home Charging Options for Electric Vehicles Homeowners have their choice of three types of chargers for their electric vehicles, the New York Times reports. Over 80 percent of...