2016-07-06 19:08
The next generation of homebuyers will insist on cleaner, quieter modes of travel.
MILLENNIALS ARE A huge part of the rental market and are becoming a major part of the buying mark… Read More
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2016-06-30 12:31
In an impressive show of solidarity and support for climate action, the United States, Canada, and Mexico announced a North American climate partnership that commits the three count… Read More
2016-06-29 01:18
There are plenty of ways to reduce energy use and, consequently, save money.
These simple steps from NV Energy don't cost a thing, but can potentially save you 10 to 25% on your mo… Read More
2016-06-23 12:08
The confrontation over resilient construction practices is just a continuation of the age-old battle between those who search for ways to maximize short term profits versus those wh… Read More
2016-06-22 11:42
The Natural Resources Defense Council calls on utilities to deploy more charging stations and raise awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles.
According to the NRDC, America's… Read More
2016-06-16 13:27
Green Builder Media has partnered with specialty modular builder Shelter Dynamics to take the beautiful, smart + solar, net-zero, and resilient Arc House on tour this summer, debuti… Read More
2016-06-15 16:21
Important public health safeguards are finally going into effect, now that the Supreme Court has lost its most bombastic corporate defender.
Mercury pollution is a subject that aff… Read More
2016-06-15 15:36
Green Builder Media recently announced a partnership with specialty modular builder Shelter Dynamics to bring a prototype tiny home called the Arc House to several upcoming building… Read More
2016-06-15 15:36
Green Builder Media recently announced a partnership with specialty modular builder Shelter Dynamics to bring a prototype tiny home called the Arc House to several upcoming building… Read More
2016-06-09 15:36
As the American West braces for another extreme fire season, Senate attempts to clear the way for recovery funding.
Proliferating drought and climate change have parched large port… Read More
2016-06-08 18:04
Here’s how states, utilities and the auto industry can accelerate electric vehicle adoption.
By The Sierra Club, Acadia Center and Conservation Law Foundation Read More
2016-06-02 15:16
Creating locally sourced lime and clay binders for use in hempcrete
Hempcrete (a mix of chopped hemp hurd and a lime-based binder) is a relative newcomer to the North American insu… Read More
2016-06-02 14:21
Builders need to take responsibility for their own standards of quality and performance.
These days, the bulk of communication and commentary emanating from the predictable homebui… Read More
2016-05-31 16:43
In thinking about how to replace the jury-rigged LEED system with new approaches that would have broader appeal, Jerry Yudelson looks for analogies far afield, including in the… Read More
2016-05-26 15:16
The end of the fossil fuel era is near. Some industry stalwarts, like Exxon, are in outright denial. Others, like coal king Peabody Energy, can’t help but feel acu… Read More
2016-05-19 12:46
Across the planet, individuals and organizations are joining together to advocate for keeping coal, oil, and gas in the ground, demanding that our global society break free from fos… Read More
2016-05-12 13:24
The Solar and Smart Home technologies are quickly converging, opening up watershed growth opportunities for companies in these sectors. But it also invites new players like metadata… Read More
2016-05-10 19:39
This story first appeared on Reinventing Green Building: Read More
2016-05-10 14:21
The negative impacts of fracking far outweigh the short term benefits of cheap gas.
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2016-05-09 13:12
The inferno roaring around the town of Fort McMurray, Alberta,has called attention to the dire impacts we can expect if fossil fuel projects proceed as planned.Photo: Wikimedia Comm… Read More
2016-05-05 17:50
Both the solar and smart home technology categories are growing at meteoric rates. To date, the sectors have remained relatively independent, but their convergence will soon offer a ga… Read More
2016-05-02 18:02
A new partner program opens up access to Stark's advanced technology.
Stack has just announced that it will offer access to motion sensing algorithms and ambient light sensor technology to… Read More
2016-04-28 14:54
In the four months since the United Nation’s COP21 meetings in Paris, China and India have taken huge strides in their quest to reduce carbon, improve air quality, and shift t… Read More
2016-04-27 17:39
Building owners need to look carefully at their structural strength and the potential for leakage before signing off on any green roof project.
Green roofs are an ideal way for building own… Read More
2016-04-27 17:39
Building owners need to look carefully at their structural strength and the potential for leakage before signing off on any green roof project.
Green roofs are an ideal way for bui… Read More
2016-04-21 13:57
Earth Day is an annual celebration of the environmental movement—an earnest reminder to take stock of our progress, celebrate our successes, and lament our losses.
Many people take ti… Read More
2016-04-14 23:27
An inspiring project outside of Portland, Oregon, illustrates the potential for transforming suburban lawns into biodiverse sustainable landscapes.
Stone and vegetation work tog… Read More
2016-04-14 17:39
A new report from Oxfam shows that Apple hid BILLIONS of U.S. tax dollars in offshore accounts.
I remember, a few years back, having a conversation with a friend about whether any… Read More
2016-04-07 15:08
It comes as no surprise that the world’s largest company, Saudi Aramco, is a Saudi Arabian state-owned oil empire worth trillions of dollars. What’s unexpected is… Read More
2016-04-02 18:34
Recently, environmental journalist Amy Westervelt shared a thought provoking look at our current recycling practices. Her question? Is the way we recycle working for the economy or… Read More
2016-03-31 12:18
On Tuesday, Attorneys General from 17 different states launched an unprecedented effort to prosecute the “high-funded and morally vacant forces” that have allegedly thwa… Read More
2016-03-30 12:10
Contrary to earlier reports denying a connection, the new USGS report says midwest cities are courting seismic disaster by allowing fracking to continue.
Remember back in 2011, whe… Read More
2016-03-30 12:10
Contrary to earlier reports denying a connection, the new USGS report says midwest cities are courting seismic disaster by allowing fracking to continue.
Remember back in 2011, whe… Read More
2016-03-28 14:12
"SHARCs” and “Piranhas” eat heat from raw sewage and return it for use in buildings.
THEY MAY SOUND scary, but for the environmentally conscious and owners of mul… Read More
2016-03-25 16:23
Most conversations with manufacturers about how to reach potential customers had little to do with even the most basic understanding of the industry.
BACK IN 2005 when we founded G… Read More
2016-03-25 13:28
A manufacturer of efficient faucets, fixtures and appliances says we all need to take action to reduce fresh water waste.
The World Economic Forum noted the water crisis is the nu… Read More
2016-03-24 13:26
In its recently unveiled 13th Five-Year Plan, China has set aggressive targets to solve its pressing environmental problems, including air pollution, water conservation, responsible… Read More
2016-03-23 12:03
Environmental groups say that in drought-stricken areas, even organic crops are being watered with toxic water the oil companies want to get rid of.
Common Dreams filed this report… Read More
2016-03-19 17:55
Today is Earth Hour Day.
Here at Green Builder Media, we take the future of the environment very seriously. This year marks the 10th year of Earth Hour, which started in Australia… Read More
2016-03-17 13:53
World Water Day is coming up on March 22. The international day of observance is meant to bring light to water issues, which is nice in theory, but given the growing threat of… Read More
2016-03-15 23:07
Three is a Charm in the NAREE Real Estate Journalism Competition—Publishing Powerhouse Also Takes Gold Award for Best Website
For the third year running, Green Builder Media… Read More
2016-03-12 18:55
Here are 8 simple ways to save money and improve your energy efficiency. March 19, 2016 is Earth Hour Day. For an hour people, businesses, landmarks, and even cities will shut off t… Read More
2016-03-11 16:48
Researchers are looking for builders using high-R wall systems for test models.
The focus of the study is on wall systems with R-value of 20 and higher in airtight, high performan… Read More
2016-03-10 16:48
During the recent Presidential debate, Floridian Mayors demanded answers about rising sea levels. The candidates’ responses were passionate, but has climate change… Read More
2016-03-07 19:39
OVER THE YEARS, I have always enjoyed learning about the building of the great cathedrals through accounts provided by a variety of sources, from historical novels to television doc… Read More
2016-03-05 01:09
In the first of what's likely to be many reversals, the Supreme Court today ruled against pollutors, denying coal states another delay in their attempt to underming EPA rules about… Read More
2016-03-03 14:20
Warren Buffet has been slammed by the media lately for waging an outrageous war on solar. But a recent shareholder letter reveals that his perspective on renewables is purely clinic… Read More
2016-02-25 23:36
The story points to Chinese imports, as told by ABC News:
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put the spotlight again on some flooring sold by… Read More
2016-02-25 14:06
A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences shows that sea levels are rising at the fastest rate in 3,000 years due to man-made global warming. What does that mean for our fu… Read More
2016-02-23 12:00
More manufacturers are using technology to optimize efficiency, comfort and performance.
Green Builder Media recently announced its annual 2016 Hot 50 Products. Included on the lis… Read More
2016-02-22 14:56
After years of negative media attention, Amazon is finally beginning to address the massive impacts of global online shopping.
IF YOU TYPE THE WORDS “Amazon sustainability&rd… Read More
2016-02-18 17:34
Last week, the Supreme Court put a temporary hold on the Clean Power Plan. Will this decision deal a fatal blow to our national climate action plan?
Last Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme… Read More
2016-02-16 13:31
The Endeavor Centre, based in Ontario, Canada, just released a great looking list of the workshops and training sessions it will offer in 2016.
In the wake of record-breaking wa… Read More
2016-02-12 17:33
Our friend Tom Miller posted this great essay about what motivates employees. He urges us to look at volunteerism as the model Read More
2016-02-11 13:16
The Flint water crisis exposes major deficiencies in our national water infrastructure and the safety of our water.
When most people think about water problems in the U.S., the fir… Read More
China Brings Biomass "Farming" To Wales, England—and The Environmental Costs Will Cross The Atlantic
2016-02-08 18:32
With the purchase of two biomass plants in Wales, a Chinese company will control the power source for 650,000 European homes, and impact forests as far away as the U.S.
Set aside t… Read More
2016-02-04 16:51
Lessons learned from the Flint water crisis; and as if the city wasn’t hit hard enough by toxic water, now it’s awash in plastic.
The Flint water crisis has uncovered t… Read More
2016-02-03 18:16
The app can convert a 2-D photo into 3-D measurements, but the best feature may be its integration with the company's "Contractor Alliance Program."
James Hardie Building Products… Read More
2016-02-01 20:10
Careful fleet management not only saves you money, it's an environmental win.
Some experts estimate that implementing building automation, or “smart building” technolog… Read More
2016-01-29 18:26
Bundling green measures into general renovations could be key to improving efficiency in Europe’s existing residential building stock.
European homeowners remain resistant to… Read More
2016-01-28 15:34
Nevada’s Public Utility Commission decisively put the kibosh on solar by capping net metering, imposing higher fees, and reducing credits for solar-powered homes and businesse… Read More
2016-01-25 15:50
The biggest uses of energy, looked at through the lens of efficiency, is the power we waste through inferior technology, unoccupied rooms and lack of smart programming of heating an… Read More
2016-01-22 15:46
LET'S FACE IT, WE ARE CREATURES OF HABIT, and when we get used to paying a certain amount for utilities, and become accustomed to replacing our air-conditioners every 10 or 15 years… Read More
2016-01-20 14:30
A lot of the really groundbreaking stuff going on in green building happens behind the walls, so of course you might never notice it.
The building industry is notoriously slow to… Read More
2016-01-14 15:21
Has the building industry simply turned its back on issues like climate change, rapidly evolving technologies, emerging regulations, labor and materials, plus the economic uncertain… Read More
2016-01-13 16:03
Some save energy. Others track your tools. But all may soon be manufactured in a 3-D printer in your garage.
No shortage of eye candy at this year's CES show in Las Vegas. To find… Read More
2016-01-07 17:16
I’m writing live from CES 2016 in Vegas, where boundless imagination delights the senses at every turn and where human imagination seems infinite. This year, IoT is manifest e… Read More
2016-01-06 17:58
Public Transportation and Walkability benefits everyone. These are five ways smart growth can help the environment.
Smart Growth is defined as planned development that aims t… Read More
2016-01-05 17:53
Is anyone besides me already up to here with the constant stream of media coverage given to the 2016 presidential races? Am I the only one who is actually left less interested by al… Read More
2015-12-31 14:40
2015 was a pivotal year for the environment, with a broad spectrum of sustainability successes and climate action pledges. The movement (and the planet) received boosts on all front… Read More
2015-12-29 17:08
High utility bills are a major concern for many American households today, and it should come as no surprise that appliances account for a major portion of those bills.
Which appli… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In an amazingly bipartisan move, Congress just ensured the steady growth of wind and solar through 2021.
It’s astounding what Congress members can accomplish when they find t… Read More
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