2020-12-10 18:34
With a vaccine around the corner, light is appearing at the end of the tunnel, but there is no going back to how we used to live before the pandemic. What will change, and do we hav… Read More
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2020-12-10 18:15
As consumers spend more time in their homes, they’re looking to scale back living expenses, but they’re also investing in improvement projects at record rates.
Accordin… Read More
2020-12-09 17:05
The launch of one of our most ambitious ReVISION House remodels ever highlights best practices for ventilation, energy efficiency, and beauty, in an age of perilous uncertainty.
Ou… Read More
2020-12-09 15:20
New data on how the pandemic has altered the housing industry and how you can thrive through all the changes.
Join Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, on December 16 at 3:0… Read More
2020-12-03 19:14
Millennials, hungry for financial independence, are getting creative when it comes to purchasing homes.
According to COGNITION Smart Data, Green Builder Media’s market intell… Read More
2020-12-02 15:17
A file folder full of green energy bills await state and local lawmakers when they return to office next year.
With communities increasingly turning toward alternative energy sourc… Read More
2020-12-01 18:07
The key is to install alternative wall bracing, either “let-in” or metal strapping to meet code-mandated structural requirements.
Tremendous demand and supply chain int… Read More
2020-12-01 17:51
What techniques are the nation's best builders using to achieve Zero net energy performance in new homes?
Join Green Builder’s Editor-in-Chief Matt Power, December 9, 2:00 pm… Read More
2020-11-30 18:04
As consumer expectations change due to COVID-19, the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows shifts with it through unique design, construction and specifications.
Despite the ongoing unc… Read More
2020-11-30 17:11
As people spend more time inside, they’re finding solace in home remodeling projects.
Sustainable landscaping and outdoor living are on the rise, offering a welcome connectio… Read More
2020-11-25 17:20
Kansas City, Mo., will become the first in the nation to adopt the 2021 IECC.
The 2021 IECC, which has been mired in multiple appeals from home builder trade associations, will b… Read More
2020-11-25 16:46
2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges. Green Builder Media wanted to know how you’re doing. Here’s how you responded.
Between COVID-19, social unrest, histor… Read More
2020-11-25 16:03
As the Marv Levy quotes intones, there is magic in every moment, although I will confess that there have been many times in 2020 when the magic has been hard to feel.
Stunned by a… Read More
2020-11-24 18:38
Join us December 2, 2:00pm ET as Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, discusses the major trends in healthy homes and opportunities for building pros.
The evolving definitio… Read More
2020-11-19 18:29
While wind and solar power currently only represent 12 percent of domestic power supply, demand is exploding as renewable energy becomes less expensive than fossil fuel.
The renewa… Read More
2020-11-19 17:53
Green Builder Media joins forces with building industry luminary Sam Rashkin to launch Housing 2.0, focused on creating the next generation of sustainable homes at a fraction of the… Read More
2020-11-18 18:37
The path to going green is a large degree of Tranquility.
In conjunction with Trane Technologies’ overall sustainability commitments, Trane Residential has launched a new ini… Read More
2020-11-12 19:06
What a cruel and unusual year it has been. Rather than trying to make sense of 2020, can we extract meaningful lessons and look ahead to 2021 with a shared vision and greater sense… Read More
2020-11-12 18:50
Millennials and older Gen-Zers have become the housing industry’s top influencers. What do they want, and what’s the best way to engage them?
According to COGNITION Sma… Read More
2020-11-11 21:11
ICF makers such as Amvic Building Systems have hit a new stride, as building pros weary of lumber volatility.
If you’ve priced out dimensional lumber lately, you know that pr… Read More
2020-11-10 15:39
Looking for inspiration? Explore the sustainability efforts of these companies that are leading the building construction industry.
Environmental Technology Group (E-Tech). This co… Read More
2020-11-05 19:51
As people are spending more time in their homes, they’re investing in a wide spectrum of upgrades to enhance comfort, functionality, efficiency, and wellbeing. We’re tra… Read More
2020-11-05 17:26
COVID has unveiled the ugly reality that viruses and other contaminants are transferrable by air, bringing the concept of healthy homes to the forefront of our national dialogue. As… Read More
2020-11-05 13:21
Combining expanding sealant with specially formulated rigid foam from DuPont solves several building challenges at once.
When installed with spray foam to seal gaps, DuPont's Styro… Read More
2020-11-04 20:56
Here’s a roundup of building code passage around the nation.
Delaware adopted the 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 2016 (Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residenti… Read More
2020-11-03 14:46
With most early goals met, this heating and cooling industry giant makes even bigger commitments for 2030.
Now, it’s time for round two.
In 2013, the phrase “climate c… Read More
2020-10-29 17:31
For this Eco-Leader residential door and window maker, green is good—very good.
YKK AP America manufactures commercial facade systems, and residential doors and windows, and… Read More
2020-10-29 16:35
The coronavirus has irreparably changed our economy, enhancing digitization, expediting the adoption of a wide spectrum of technologies, and creating new efficiencies. What does thi… Read More
2020-10-29 16:08
It has been said that ‘V’ has been the missing link in the HVAC equation, but no longer—since the onset of the pandemic, consumer interest in ventilation solutions… Read More
2020-10-27 19:33
Governments struggle to prepare for hazards and other disaster events. Building codes can be an important line of defense.
What factors can help mitigate the negative effects of a… Read More
2020-10-26 21:18
Maine-based Hunter Panels says the current building frenzy has fueled their rapid move into the high-performance housing market.
In what might be called a perfect storm for certain… Read More
2020-10-23 20:02
As this Eco-Leader demonstrates: When it comes to encouraging net-zero status with customers’ homes, it never hurts to start with your own.
Uponor, which manufactures plumbin… Read More
2020-10-22 16:16
As the weather turns colder, nature lovers and entertainers are undeterred, as indicated by the spike in outdoor heating and firepit purchases.
Homeowners are bundling up, choosing… Read More
2020-10-22 15:54
With another wave of coronavirus engulfing the country, companies are further delaying workers’ return to the office. The forced uptick in remote working is having unforeseen… Read More
2020-10-21 21:28
A new Water Demand Calculator predicts the peak indoor water demand of a residential plumbing system. Use it to avoid overbuilt pipe systems that could result in aging water and pat… Read More
2020-10-20 18:46
An innovative approach to home solar storage is just one example of this company’s groundbreaking steps forward in sustainability.
It was only a decade ago when Christoph O… Read More
2020-10-19 18:42
Here’s an inside look at how Lennox is bringing HVAC into a new era with its products, corporate leadership, charitable endeavors, and focus on indoor air perfection. Learn ab… Read More
2020-10-15 18:18
The concept of an all-electric home has never made more sense.
In the built environment, improvements in technology now demarcate a clear path toward decarbonization. The timing is… Read More
2020-10-14 21:31
The irony of cooling a warming planet: Existing air conditioning solutions will continue to turn up the heat unless conventional technology is disrupted and replaced.
According to… Read More
2020-10-14 16:07
Training and education are setting the tone for this company’s sustainability efforts.
There’s no one way to go net zero—which is why Rheem Manufacturing is using… Read More
2020-10-13 19:21
Panasonic’s goal by 2050 is to create more energy than it uses. Projects on three continents showcase how it will get this done.
Call it “net-zero by the numbers.&rdquo… Read More
2020-10-12 22:29
Here are three of the most prevalent misconceptions about electric appliances debunked.
We all know it’s there, and we all know that no one wants to talk about it. The all-el… Read More
2020-10-09 14:55
This company believes that with each net-zero project achieved, the United States gets that much closer to decarbonization and a fully electrified society.
For Mitsubishi Electric… Read More
2020-10-08 14:57
Millennials and Gen Zs have become the biggest influencers in the home buying market. While the majority of home buyers in this audience segment are dual-income couples, women drive… Read More
2020-10-07 20:31
This Eco-Leaders winner believes that net zero begins with bold environmental goals as well as teaching the public about the merits of going green.
Embracing a net zero imperative… Read More
2020-10-06 22:49
This 2020 Eco-Leaders winner understands that honestly representing a green energy product means keeping your own act clean.
The world often assumes that solar panel manufacturers… Read More
2020-10-06 16:48
In a most ironic twist, it seems that the recent explosion in the price of softwood lumber may be the factor that, once and for all, moves the U.S. housing industry into the 21st Ce… Read More
2020-10-06 14:56
Austin became the first major city in Texas to adopt a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code in response to wildfire risk.
Austin based their new ordinance on the International Wildl… Read More
2020-10-05 15:56
A fledgling company punched up joint compound with color additives to create a workhorse drywall mud that doubles as a versatile design element. Check out the video to see how this… Read More
2020-10-02 19:25
Three-part series highlights best practices during the pandemic.
RESNET is addressing the role of HERS ratings and energy efficiency in the post-pandemic housing market with… Read More
2020-10-01 19:49
The housing market is hot, but be aware: Material shortages are looming.
The housing market is booming. New home starts and permits are reaching record highs in markets across the… Read More
2020-10-01 19:12
The combination of COVID, deadly heat waves, and catastrophic wildfires has put HVAC at the forefront of the conversation about healthier homes. Builders and homeowners alike are re… Read More
2020-09-29 21:03
In a week-long digital event, the International Code Council will deliver educational offerings on building safety topics.
ICC Learn Live will be held November 9-13. Educational se… Read More
2020-09-29 14:54
The construction industry’s battle against racial inequity must start from within.
We are living among what is considered to be one of the largest civil rights movements in h… Read More
2020-09-25 13:37
Large homes account for 25 percent more GHGs than those in modest neighborhoods, but they’re just part of the problem.
The homes and lifestyles of the wealthy represent a maj… Read More
2020-09-24 18:44
The housing market is proving to be a bright spot in the economy—at least for now. Existing and new home sales are strong, inventory is limited, prices are stable, and mortgag… Read More
2020-09-24 17:42
Is the housing market going to burst? Read More
2020-09-23 17:56
Educational summit runs September 29 through October 9.
EEBA is offering a membership package that gives you 50 percent off your membership and attendance to the upcoming HighPerfo… Read More
2020-09-23 16:31
This video contest will result in a collection of resources that can be used by the building industry.
RESNET’s second annual Video Competition is accepting video entrants un… Read More
2020-09-23 14:40
The pattern of record-setting temperatures will worsen in coming months and years.
Nationwide, heat caused at least 10,000 deaths from 1999 to 2016–more than hurricanes, torn… Read More
2020-09-23 13:30
The nation’s wind capacity can now supply electricity to 5 million homes per year.
Wind power’s growing popularity and innovations in energy technology have led to a re… Read More
2020-09-21 21:23
Decades of research on how buildings function explain why synthetic housewrap long ago replaced polyethylene as a building material.
It's not clear whether the owners of this 10… Read More
2020-09-18 16:51
In response to the Trump Administration’s attempt to dial back water efficiency standards, the Department of Energy has proposed new rules to redefine showerheads and reclassi… Read More
2020-09-17 15:26
Millennials and older Gen-Zers have become the housing industry’s top influencers, as indicated by mortgage activity.
According to COGNITION Smart Data, Green Bui… Read More
2020-09-17 14:21
Extreme weather events are intensifying faster than scientific models predicted, bringing us into uncharted territory.
NOAA just released its most recent State of the Climate Repor… Read More
2020-09-16 14:52
The International Code Council wants codes and standards to help the building industry stay ahead of new technology, trends, and building risk.
When people think about how the Inte… Read More
2020-09-10 14:05
2020 has been a grueling year, indeed. Is it an anomaly or a glimpse into the future, and how can we proficiently navigate the turbulence?
A global pandemic. Record-bre… Read More
2020-09-10 13:44
For better and worse, our lives have moved online during the pandemic. Some of these changes are likely to stay. What will this mean to the built environment?
According to COGNITIO… Read More
2020-09-09 13:37
Vancouver’s city council approved recommended amendments/updates to building bylaws titled “Climate Emergency Requirements for New Housing 3-Storeys and Under.”
T… Read More
2020-09-09 13:29
Colorado, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C., enact new codes.
Here are some code changes that address energy and water use:
Summit County, Colo.
The County, as well as th… Read More
2020-09-04 19:32
The second in a series of building science articles on how to improve the performance of the 90 percent of existing buildings built before energy-efficiency strategies took root.
A… Read More
2020-09-03 20:14
Millennials and older Gen-Zers have become the housing industry’s top influencers. They’re moving to lower-priced markets where they can get more bang for their bu… Read More
2020-09-03 16:52
What can homes do for us beyond providing shelter, and how can they help keep us healthy and safe?
Now more than ever, homeowners are searching for successful strategies to improve… Read More
2020-09-03 15:34
A lot goes into ensuring that a multi-story residential building is energy efficient, as this case study demonstrates.
When people are dissatisfied with the thermal environment, th… Read More
2020-09-03 12:00
Indoor air quality is top of mind for consumers. This webinar details how to provide perfect air--along with comfort and energy efficiency.
On September 22 at 2:00 pm Eastern, join… Read More
2020-09-02 18:00
Remote inspections are necessary as coronavirus stymies physical walkthroughs.
If you are responsible for inspections, get a copy of ICC’s new “Recommended Practices fo… Read More
2020-09-02 17:38
Despite the coronavirus, Illinois lawmakers still have work to do.
Due to COVID-19, a large number of legislative initiatives were understandably sidelined to prioritize the needed… Read More
2020-08-31 17:36
Brilliant’s smart home system is helping builders and developers make high-tech a standard option for all new homes.
Simple wins the day. Brilliant is a touchscreen control p… Read More
2020-08-27 16:37
Are we facing a global water crisis? Yes, but we can start solving the problem. These 6 trending innovative technologies point the way to a water-smart future.
Building professiona… Read More
2020-08-27 15:20
Green Builder Media has partnered with renowned building science expert Steve Easley on a new VISION House project. This house creates a “remodeling for sanctuary” templ… Read More
2020-08-26 17:02
New products and a better understanding of building science can help you insulate, waterproof, and improve almost any underground space.
A below-grade space can be bright, with… Read More
2020-08-26 15:55
Johnson County, following the lead of surrounding communities, adopted the 2018 suite of I-Codes (with weakening amendments).
As an alternative to the newly adopted building energy… Read More
2020-08-25 22:02
This webinar covers success strategies for net-zero building, including optimizing high-performance products and systems.
Join Green Builder Media on Thursday, September 3, at 2:00… Read More
2020-08-21 15:43
Here’s how to select the best high-performance building wrap.
The best housewrap manages water and air infiltration within exterior wall systems. Choose a product that is tea… Read More
2020-08-20 18:17
A new report from the American Council on an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) proves home energy efficiency drives home-buying decisions.
ACEEE’s research shows that includin… Read More
2020-08-20 17:13
Here’s what savvy companies are doing to maintain a robust workforce as coronavirus continues to create labor troubles.
Even before coronavirus, the building industry was str… Read More
2020-08-20 16:23
Interest in remodeling is protecting the shelter industry from COVID-19’s worst outcomes. Meanwhile, a few manufacturers are getting serious about reducing CO2 impacts for fut… Read More
2020-08-19 21:03
Aaron Smith, CEO of EEBA, and TEAM ZERO’s communications manager, Mary MacLeod, discuss how their new alliance puts net-zero energy housing on a steep growth trajectory by gen… Read More
2020-08-19 14:10
This webinar covers changes in the 2021 building code that will move the country quickly towards net-zero energy housing.
Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. Ea… Read More
2020-08-13 01:41
For many years, builders and developers shifted away from entry level homes because the economics just didn’t pencil out, mainly due to soaring land costs and hefty permit, wa… Read More
2020-08-12 23:55
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden added climate clout to his 2020 presidential campaign with the selection of California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. The former… Read More
2020-08-12 15:57
Among other things, legislation will allow home builders to use energy-efficiency rebates.
While the pandemic shut down forward momentum elsewhere, Utah has kept its eye on t… Read More
2020-08-12 15:42
Uncertain times demand best practices be set up to keep water supplies safe.
IAPMO and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) have entered into a Cooperative Development Agree… Read More
2020-08-11 17:23
Adding plastic from 150,000 bottles per lane, per mile, to old pavement, this company claims their repaving lasts 2-3 times longer than standard road improvements.
A new technology… Read More
2020-08-10 22:30
Choosing the best insulation isn’t as simple as comparing R-value, however. Spot and seal any leaks for best results.
You’re eager to improve the comfort of your home… Read More
2020-08-10 21:30
CR Herro’s building science tip: If you can’t build an insulated conditioned attic in a warm climate, what’s the next best thing?
When it comes to attic spaces, a… Read More
2020-08-10 17:46
A new webinar, Health In the Home, will highlight new ways to consider health in homes.
On August 20 at 2 p.m. Eastern, Gene Myers, CEO of Thrive Home Builders and EPA Indoor airPL… Read More
2020-08-07 20:00
Providing superior indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is top of mind for consumers, who understand health starts in the home.
While hydronic radiant heating has been around s… Read More
2020-08-06 17:11
Innovations in modular and prefab homes and 3D printing are projected to disrupt the housing market, gaining market adoption due to resource and labor efficiencies.
According… Read More
2020-08-06 15:40
If buyers will pay 1% more for healthy home solutions, what should you offer? Here’s what Thrive Homes is doing.
The coronavirus has unleashed an explosion of interest in hea… Read More
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