2024-04-24 20:14
Featured at the 2024 IBS/KBIS Show, these powerhouse behind-the-walls products may not be visible in today’s new homes, but they are key to high performance.
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2024-04-23 14:21
25 carbon-neutral Passive House-designed community demonstrates the scalability of using prefab components.
The Catskill Project (TCP) is a planned 90-acre community of 25 Passi… Read More
2024-04-23 13:26
Did you miss sustainable baker Caroline Saunders’ tips and trends meeting with our Next-Generation Influencer Group? Not to worry—here’s a recap!
The first Next Gene… Read More
2024-04-22 15:59
Sophisticated systems from Hydraloop sanitize graywater, allowing it to be reused for toilet flushing, laundry, irrigation, and topping up swimming pools.
Alfred Tetzner of Southern C… Read More
2024-04-19 16:04
The VISION House Sussex features Daltile products, which provide beauty throughout the house and contribute to healthy indoor air quality.
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2024-04-18 13:08
As we scoured the show floor at IBS/KBIS, we collected the best of the best from sustainable innovations to design masterpieces.
At the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitc… Read More
2024-04-18 12:40
If you look at the products of interest to new homeowners in the DIY sector, you can get a sense of the lifestyle and homes they prefer.
What’s the “perfect” product… Read More
2024-04-16 18:31
Find out what you can do to move the needle on climate change by lowering your own carbon footprint.
Unlike the U.S. government, you don’t have to wait until 2050 to reach a goa… Read More
2024-04-16 14:35
Home buyers today demand products that offer resilience and sustainability, which is why builders may want to learn more about manufactured stone veneer.
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2024-04-15 14:31
Here’s a home designed for minimal maintenance and energy consumption in its harsh climate.
Houston residents endure some extreme weather. The city’s subtropical climate r… Read More
2024-04-12 15:12
Solar panels and a storage solution dramatically reduce utility costs at VISION House Sussex.
Long-time sustainable builder Tim O’Brien, President of Tim O’Brien Homes and… Read More
2024-04-11 15:56
Learn about the latest sustainability trends impacting the building industry, climate disclosure rules, and Carbon Tech solutions that will affect companies throughout the economy at o… Read More
2024-04-11 13:56
Comparing products and materials for their environmental impact can be easier with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Designations and descriptions of commitments to reducing… Read More
2024-04-10 14:18
Internationally esteemed economist Jeremy Rifkin has a new narrative for how our species will thrive on a rapidly changing planet.
The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and… Read More
2024-04-10 13:56
Challenges such as climate change and affordability impact younger renters and buyers most. They’re finding creative ways to overcome these obstacles.
Kayden Roberts and her fri… Read More
2024-04-09 19:28
No water? No problem. This home checks all the boxes: energy efficiency, IAQ, water efficiency, and design innovation.
“Samish Solar Home” is a highly efficient, drought-r… Read More
2024-04-08 20:53
To make a big impact on Earth Day, consider upgrading your heating and air conditioning to a more eco-friendly option.
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On April 22, plenty of people will take the o… Read More
2024-04-05 21:55
The national fervor for traveling by car and plane to party during the 4-minute total eclipse adds fuel to an already dire climate emergency Read More
2024-04-04 14:19
Investment behemoth BlackRock just released a report highlighting low-carbon investment opportunities in 2024, identifying three of the highest-growth sectors: clean energy, electrific… Read More
2024-04-03 17:41
How do you determine your carbon footprint and then minimize your impact? This primer can help.
This climate emergency has forced industries and individuals to rethink the choices the… Read More
2024-04-02 21:44
If you want to become the best builder in your market, take advantage of the next Housing 2.0 High-Performance Home Workshop: Industry Leadership by Optimizing User Experience in Atlan… Read More
2024-04-01 15:46
HomebuildersCAN provides a supportive network for homebuilders to learn how to profitably and productively factor embodied carbon into high-performance building practices.
The challen… Read More
2024-04-01 14:10
Room & Board, a Minneapolis-based furniture and home decor company, has joined the ranks of certified B Corporations.
Room & Board has a long and storied history of sustainabi… Read More
2024-03-29 16:42
Watch this video to learn how Wellborn Cabinet merges the art of fine craftsmanship with a deep commitment to community.
In a recent interview, Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Me… Read More
2024-03-28 15:06
The time has come for a new sheriff in town.
Yet again, the International Code Council (ICC) has placed special interests over those it is sworn to serve. Read More
2024-03-27 13:02
The “Zenith City” eyes cleaner skies and green power by midcentury—and is well on its way.
Small city … forward thinking … healthy air. That sums up Du… Read More
2024-03-26 15:14
A survey of where owners spend money on home maintenance shows why the initial materials you choose have such a lasting financial impact.
If you had to guess where most Americans pour… Read More
2024-03-26 13:54
There’s an easy way to make sure your construction company isn’t doing things just because it’s “always been done that way.” Join this webinar to learn mo… Read More
2024-03-25 13:57
This Asheville, N.C., project covers the checklist (and more) when it comes to sustainable attributes.
What makes a perfectly green house? If you’re Red Tree Builders, it’… Read More
2024-03-22 14:49
The recently completed VISION House Sussex demonstration home boasts solar power with battery storage, resulting in lower bills and a minimized environmental impact.
In this video, Ad… Read More
2024-03-21 14:24
Climate luminaries and action leaders will converge at the virtual Sustainability Symposium 2024: Existential Solutions on April 17 & 18 to outline compelling reasons why we should… Read More
2024-03-20 15:21
While natural stone may be nearly indestructible, it’s a finite resource. Manufactured stone offers a sustainable alternative.
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2024-03-20 14:29
In this Housing 2.0 seminar, we’re going to cover 5 best practices to help you get your new homes to zero-energy or zero-energy-ready. This is the “low-hanging fruit”… Read More
2024-03-19 18:51
Join us for a lively, virtual discussion on the exciting intersection of food and sustainability. This networking event offers young sustainability professionals a chance to connect an… Read More
2024-03-19 12:31
Government programs have transformed the nation’s capital into an example of prime green thinking.
The municipality that is home to the nation’s leaders is also one of its… Read More
2024-03-18 13:16
In this webinar, industry experts explore the nexus between high-performance systems and home certification and how it positively impacts home values and homeowner comfort.
Home-build… Read More
2024-03-15 11:53
Housing costs are more expensive than ever, and forecasters don’t expect that to change anytime soon. Is an overseas move and life as an expatriate a more affordable option?
Jus… Read More
2024-03-14 17:08
Exorbitant housing costs, a growing desire for multigenerational living, and the “simple living” trend have elevated accessory dwelling units as a viable housing alternativ… Read More
2024-03-14 16:30
Although the final rules have been diluted from the initial proposed version in March 2022, their adoption still represents a step forward. Moving towards full transparency one small s… Read More
2024-03-13 14:04
Creating a sustainable community out of nothing is tough. Making it real is even tougher.
I spent a couple of days at Babcock Ranch last month, 17,000 acres of “planned communit… Read More
2024-03-13 11:54
With mounting pressure from consumers to prioritize sustainability, manufacturers are conducting life cycle analyses of their products and issuing environmental product declarations (E… Read More
2024-03-11 17:05
Get in on Sam Rashkin’s next in-person Housing 2.0 event, which will be held at Coverings 2024 in Atlanta.
When we began the Housing 2.0 Program, it was less than a year a… Read More
2024-03-08 13:30
This video delves into the intricacies of heat pump technology, the best applications, and how to access IRA tax incentives for making the switch.
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2024-03-07 14:15
After three decades of attending the building industry’s annual show, I noticed that some things remain the same.
It wasn’t our first rodeo, far from it. Our Editor-in-Chi… Read More
2024-03-06 19:43
Join Green Builder Media for our annual Generational Marketing webinar, filled with hot-of-the-press insights into Boomer, Xer, Millennial, and Gen Z purchase drivers and behavioral pa… Read More
2024-03-06 16:49
For under $100, I installed a smart solar controller. It grabs excess energy from an existing pane and applies it to a single deep-cycle marine battery, powering about 20 LED landscape… Read More
2024-03-05 14:47
Hardie siding offers homeowners protection against extreme weather and pests at VISION House Sussex.
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James Hardie has been featured in several of Green Builder Medi… Read More
2024-03-04 16:10
The 2024 NSPC provides the latest information about common materials, fixtures, devices, and equipment systems used or installed in plumbing systems.
IAPMO just released the 2024 edit… Read More
2024-03-01 18:07
Since about half of the plastic in municipal solid waste in the U.S. is generated by residential sources, your actions can make a difference.
If the sight of the massive Great Pacific… Read More
2024-02-29 14:30
This groundbreaking framework will revolutionize how the building industry defines, reports on, and publicizes environmental, social, and governance practices.
After two long years, a… Read More
2024-02-28 13:24
The Overall Grand Winner of Green Builder Media’s Home of the Year program features net-zero, solar-powered houses.
Developers of Hunters Point Resort and Marina have a rather m… Read More
2024-02-27 13:26
Promoting the use of clean energy is old news for Southern California’s “other” giant city.
San Diego is a California metropolis with a modest goal: Become, and rema… Read More
2024-02-27 12:56
An upcoming virtual presentation discusses how there’s much more to a high-performance home than energy efficiency.
High-Performance Home: Energy Efficiency is Only a Good Star… Read More
2024-02-26 16:02
This building industry change maker understands how to implement deep decarbonization solutions and catalyze market transformation.
A mechanical engineer by training, with a PhD in ci… Read More
2024-02-23 13:14
In-depth interviews of two families that purchased solar for their homes offer surprising insights into why they buy.
For many years, the demographic in the United States that "led" e… Read More
2024-02-22 13:00
Our stockpile of valuable assets offers opportunities—and lessons.
When I was introduced to the term a few years ago it was generally applied to resources that were the targets… Read More
2024-02-21 13:42
From indoor air quality issues with gas appliances to the impact of overall green living on longevity, here are some news highlights you need to read.
New research by international sc… Read More
2024-02-20 16:26
Watch this video to learn what makes the garage door and opening system at VISION House Sussex stand out.
In the heart of the Midwest, the VISION House Sussex embodies a pioneering ap… Read More
2024-02-18 18:32
Three energy trends to watch in 2024.
One of the things I enjoy most about living in Southern California is the weather! I love that I can snowboard in the mountains and surf in the o… Read More
2024-02-16 16:25
I replaced my high-powered pool pump with one of the new solar models. It’s incredibly quiet and powerful but lacks “soft” power transitions and support.
Walk into y… Read More
2024-02-15 16:16
Our goal is to build carbon-neutral homes and buildings. The reality is that we’re not even close to having enough decarbonized products, transportation options, or building prac… Read More
2024-02-14 15:22
Earth Day is a time for people to honor the environment, but many also mark the occasion as the day they found true love. This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate a few of these storie… Read More
2024-02-14 15:14
Adjusting to a big mortgage payment is hard enough, but many buyers aren’t ready for the other costs of homeownership, especially big utility bills.
Whether it’s because o… Read More
2024-02-13 14:50
Moving the needle on energy-efficient homes depends on numerous variables. Some states are farther along the road to electrification and high-performance homes than others.
Mandates… Read More
2024-02-12 13:58
Early-bird registration is now open for the eighth Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), taking place May 14-15 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The EWTS provides a unique opportunity to me… Read More
2024-02-09 13:26
The idea that adversity will cause people to act rationally to make their homes more resilient underestimates our stubborn biases.
A new term is being thrown around by journalists: ho… Read More
2024-02-08 17:38
Check out what’s new at Green Builder Media. I can hardly believe it myself!
Nineteen years into this wild adventure, I can honestly say that I’ve never been more excited… Read More
2024-02-07 21:57
Design is critical to improving the user experience of a home. The drawing board is also the easier and less expensive place to make changes (compared to on the job site).
This module… Read More
2024-02-06 21:21
Carbon offsets are a key tool in helping curb climate change impacts. Here’s how they work.
Our society currently is facing a multitude of harmful effects as a result of climate… Read More
2024-02-06 11:49
In places where fresh water is costly, or in short supply, heat pumps and air conditioners already offer a small but steady source of H20. Why waste it?
You may have heard about devic… Read More
2024-02-05 14:24
This is part of a series of articles on the real costs in labor, materials, and mental health involved in various DIY projects, from someone who’s lived through them all.
I real… Read More
2024-02-02 17:56
With the theme “Solutions for a Changing World,” NGWS will be held June 20-21.
The 7th edition of the Next Generation Water Summit (NGWS) will take place June 20–21… Read More
2024-02-01 15:55
We are excited to announce the expansion of COGNITION Academy, Green Builder Media’s training and education division.
Green Builder Media has partnered with learning management… Read More
2024-01-31 14:56
Although inexpensive, these short-lived products are creating mountains of e-waste and hard-to-recycle plastic.
They seem to be everywhere, for three or four bucks each. From Walmart… Read More
2024-01-29 17:19
AI Technology could set us free us from tedious work or enslave us. Now is the moment to upend the top-down status quo.
Think of the tasks you dislike the most about your daily… Read More
2024-01-26 16:31
Adjusting your diet can be good for the planet, not just your body.
When you eat a plant-based diet and reduce your food waste, you’re doing more than taking care of your health… Read More
2024-01-25 18:40
Join Green Builder Media for our eighth annual Sustainability Symposium 2024: Existential Solutions, held virtually on April 17 & 18. Reserve your spot today—it’s free!… Read More
2024-01-24 14:30
First in a series of blogs that will explain what hundreds of people have already learned about Housing 2.0, which is now entering its fourth year. Come along and see what your peers h… Read More
2024-01-23 20:45
Fires from lithium-ion batteries are frightening, but research confirms that proper charging and fire protocols reduce the risks and save lives.
You’ve probably seen headlines a… Read More
2024-01-22 18:48
IAPMO seeks public input on its manual of recommended construction practices for potable water.
IAPMO and the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group are seeking the public’s initial… Read More
2024-01-19 16:59
This update from The Green Builder Coalition highlights and summarizes news on codes/regulations, legislation, trends, techniques, and products.
Here’s a quick recap on code cha… Read More
2024-01-17 13:42
Sherwin-Williams’ breadth of color selection tools and resources enabled a simple and enjoyable experience for the owners of ReVISION House Scottsdale.
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2024-01-16 20:22
House hacking for rental income to offset a mortgage is popular in theory, but it’s not always as simple as it seems.
Julie and Tim Fornasero, who live in a tiny house and rent… Read More
2024-01-12 20:30
Green Builder Media’s annual State of the Industry report revealed some important trends.
Sifting through COGNITION Smart Data about the state of today’s building industry… Read More
2024-01-11 14:44
The huge and widening disparity in well-being in the United States and globally must be addressed for climate action to succeed.
Green Builder Magazine is dedicated to supporting the… Read More
2024-01-09 19:18
Recent surveys show that an energy-efficient home is valuable to consumers. We’ll break down which features they want most, too.
While climate-change-driven disasters accumulate… Read More
2024-01-08 18:16
Here’s a quick look at consumer sentiment from the recent State of the Building Industry survey.
An analysis of the consumer responses to the recent State of the Building Indust… Read More
2024-01-05 14:44
Some DIY remodeling may be needed for everyone’s comfort and privacy when Millennials and Gen Zs live with their parents.
While there are plenty of young adults over 18 who choo… Read More
2024-01-04 15:10
The building industry is transforming quickly. Here are the important topics you should pay attention to this year.
The housing sector is expected to see modest growth in 2024. Intere… Read More
2024-01-03 17:18
This section of Green Builder Media’s comprehensive State of the Building Industry dives into what builders think about the industry going into 2024.
Green Builder Media’s… Read More
2024-01-02 17:11
Building science experts converted an uncomfortable 1970s energy guzzler into a home for the 21st century and beyond.
When two industry experts bought a house in Scottsdale, Ariz., in… Read More
2023-12-29 13:00
The goal of this project was to showcase a production model home for consumers and building professionals that optimizes performance, sustainability, health and wellness, intelligence… Read More
2023-12-28 13:00
Combining solar panels with battery energy storage makes the VISION House Sussex demonstration home resilient to power outages and grid issues while lowering energy costs.
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2023-12-27 13:00
AeroSeal Envelope’s AeroBarrier product helps home builders hit air tightness goals, enabling them to more easily achieve code, Net Zero, or any performance standard while reduci… Read More
2023-12-26 13:00
A forever home is more than the first reaction to ‘Curb appeal.’
The International Space Station has been in orbit for almost a quarter century. NASA is making plans to co… Read More
2023-12-22 13:00
Want systemic change? Make clean choices cheaper than dirty ones.
I read a thoughtful article by freelance writer Katarina Zimmer this week, suggesting that human beings might still t… Read More
2023-12-21 18:00
Here’s an early Save the Date for those of you heading to Design and Construction Week in Las Vegas—join us for the special reveal of the ESG for Building Defining Principl… Read More
2023-12-20 13:00
IAPMO has renewed its participation in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. EPA to collaborate on improving the overall performance and management of decentralized wastewa… Read More
2023-12-19 15:20
Zero Net Now’s ICF-based project keeps its cool whenever it needs to.
Builder Anthony Aebi has been building homes from insulated concrete forms (ICFs) for more than a decade be… Read More
2023-12-18 14:20
Affordability, lifestyle and work drive most choices about where to live, but members of the Gen Z generation are moving to a few unusual places.
Among all generations, the search for… Read More
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