2023-02-02 16:06
This week in Las Vegas, the housing industry seemed to surge back to pre-pandemic enthusiasm, with many brands recasting, rebranding and introducing new products.
There were a few sur… Read More
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2023-02-01 15:25
New opportunities promote electrifying space heating and water heating in multifamily properties.
With 2023 off to a flying start, this new year is an opportunity for the building ind… Read More
2023-01-31 16:08
In this webinar, building science consultant Steve Easley will explore how to create energy efficient, low-emissions, all-electric homes that meet our electrification challenges.
The… Read More
2023-01-31 15:17
For those hoping that new zoning regulations would “free” the tiny home movement, the details look more like an effort to suppress nomadic living than a change of heart.
A… Read More
2023-01-30 17:33
Download a brief review of media written about ESG and the importance of creating a specific ESG framework for the building industry.
The development of corporate ESG (environme… Read More
2023-01-30 14:34
Furniture and home accessories don’t have to be expensive–in fact, they can be free if you’re creative and patient.
Every May, Lauren Cobello finds treasures such as… Read More
2023-01-27 14:51
IAPMO is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate in a task group to address Legionella exposure risk to the public posed by mechanical equipment Read More
2023-01-26 19:14
Big tech behemoths Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Meta, and others may be laying off employees in droves while companies in the Climate Economy can’t grow fast enough.
The Climate Ec… Read More
2023-01-25 20:59
Businesses must recognize the significance of decarbonization to successfully engage with younger generations.
Businesses in the United States are beginning to understand that decarbo… Read More
2023-01-25 16:42
Super-efficient, sustainable prefab homes can now be designed, built, and delivered by Dvele in six months.
Prefabricated homes have been around for decades—more than a century… Read More
2023-01-24 19:53
Replacing a roof is one of the biggest expenses for homeowners. Choose materials that mean you’ll only have to do it once.
In the United States, asphalt shingles have historical… Read More
2023-01-23 14:35
Here’s what the coming of 3D internet means for green building.
The ongoing digital transformation of businesses worldwide continues to affect all industries, including th… Read More
2023-01-20 14:23
The owner of VISION House Mariposa Meadows explains the decision making process behind the selection of leading edge products, used to enhance the design and sustainability of this off… Read More
2023-01-19 20:29
2023 has launched with a bang for Green Builder Media. Don’t miss out on all of the fun activities and compelling events!
Only three weeks into the new year, time seems to be fl… Read More
2023-01-18 15:46
Here are areas of the Inflation Reduction Act that are of particular importance to the sustainability industry.
There’s a lot to examine within the Inflation Reduction Act… Read More
2023-01-18 15:27
Take your highly energy efficient kitchen to the next level with a few simple modifications for greater sustainability.
Your kitchen is already a sustainable, energy efficient masterp… Read More
2023-01-17 17:17
As housing becomes more expensive, it’s imperative that homeowners optimize every square foot. High quality storage and closet systems can help in this endeavor.
When COVI… Read More
2023-01-16 18:39
Leadership is everything—now, more than ever.
This is Sam Rashkin’s latest in a series of articles based on his second book, Housing 2.0: A Disruption Survival… Read More
2023-01-13 14:43
Millennials are on the move—out of state, into their first homes, and taking advantage of remote work. More than half of remote workers are millennials, and they’re also ne… Read More
2023-01-12 17:57
KB Home is transforming the housing market with net zero, all-electric, attainably priced communities in California. Watch this video as KB executives Dan Bridleman and Jacob Atalla ex… Read More
2023-01-11 16:33
Want to make your home office more sustainable? Our guide here has got you covered.
The workplace as we know it has experienced massive changes in the past few years. One of the bigge… Read More
2023-01-10 22:41
Gas cooking is toxic, but so is ALL cooking without ventilation. Homeowners don't have a clue.
Recent studies have "discovered" that cooking with gas stoves in your home has a direct… Read More
2023-01-10 15:32
While induction is a great alternative to gas units, if you have an electric coil stove, now is not the time to upgrade to a shiny new induction top. Read More
2023-01-09 22:26
Water conservation measures in Transcend Communities will address the water crisis directly.
Water in the West is often referred to as “blue gold.” So it’s no surpri… Read More
2023-01-09 22:17
Standard establishes best practices and uniform minimum requirements for professionals working with captured rainwater and stormwater.
ASSE/ARCSA/IAPMO/ANSI Series 21000-2022, P… Read More
2023-01-05 15:28
As Boomers pass the torch, which generation will lead? Will Gen Xers step up to reshape society, or will tech-savvy Millennials and Gen Zs leapfrog them? Read More
2023-01-05 15:15
The windows at VISION House Transcend fit right in with the energy saving theme of the net-zero build.
VISION House Transcend will feature Arq- Espacio's super high-performance, passi… Read More
2023-01-04 20:51
The VISION House at Mariposa Meadows, the latest in Green Builder Media’s VISION House Series, is a stunning net zero compound high in the Southern Colorado mountains.
Mariposa… Read More
2023-01-03 14:57
Let’s assume you’ve done everything right and built a better-than-zero home. Adding the right smart controls can take the home up another level and satisfy the strictest &l… Read More
2023-01-02 13:15
Remodeling growth will continue in 2023 and the most growth anticipated is in surprising metros including Raleigh, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y., and Lewiston-Auburn, Maine.
According to Gree… Read More
2022-12-30 14:05
Higher mortgage rates haven’t stopped some buyers from taking the buy now, refinance later approach. But how do you make sure you’re not getting in over your head?
When mo… Read More
2022-12-29 12:54
Now is not the time to resist change.
Let me begin by sharing that the December temperatures in Colorado were the coldest in decades. That fact, however, is not where the seemin… Read More
2022-12-29 12:50
The first phase of the ambitious ReNEWW House project has slashed this home’s HERS score to near zero.
IN JULY 2013, Whirlpool Corporation partnered with Purdue University on a… Read More
2022-12-28 15:51
In the midst of a water crisis along the Front Range, a forward-thinking builder utilizes innovative conservation solutions.
Cities and towns along Colorado’s Front Range, inclu… Read More
2022-12-27 13:41
Electric vehicles, heat pumps, smart tech and smart panels can work together to smooth the transition to net-zero-plus housing.
One of the trends I watch closely is the growing move t… Read More
2022-12-23 14:06
Join us to learn how to optimize your business in any type of market.
The market may be cooling off, but your business doesn’t have to! Read More
2022-12-22 14:57
Perhaps we’ll never agree on masks, vaccines and lockdowns, but can we please agree that a ventilated home is the safest way to gather this year?
I’m not going to spend mu… Read More
2022-12-21 15:48
LIXIL’s Hydrific technology offers a suite of solutions that drive water sustainability.
At VISION House Transcend, resource conservation is a top priority to reduce the project… Read More
2022-12-20 17:35
This DIY yurt project outside Joshua Tree National Park in California shows how you can live a sustainable off-grid lifestyle. Here’s how this intrepid duo got their homestead up… Read More
2022-12-19 14:02
From spiking fuel costs to the rise in telework to a surge in subsidies, there’s never been a better time to upgrade to high-performance products.
The case for putting high-perf… Read More
2022-12-16 18:35
Strength and flexibility are both required for homes to resist and recover from natural disasters and extreme weather events.
Resilience refers to the ability to withstand shock witho… Read More
2022-12-15 19:20
As solar + storage ready becomes a Title 24 mandate, Schneider Electric's smart electrical panels help flatten the complexity curve.
If you’re a builder or electrician living in… Read More
2022-12-15 15:39
For the first time, scientists produced a fusion reaction that resulted in a net energy gain. What does that mean for a clean energy future?
The recent fusion breakthrough made by sci… Read More
2022-12-14 15:36
Myths and misconceptions about how mankind is affecting the climate have made it even harder to make the necessary course correction. Here’s what’s actually happening… Read More
2022-12-13 14:47
Interested in learning how the Inflation Reduction Act will impact home performance and solar? Join Green Builder Media, the Department of Energy, and Sunnova for a free webinar on Jan… Read More
2022-12-12 20:22
The insulation giant continues to ramp up efforts to chop down its carbon emissions.
When it comes to meeting environmental footprint goals over the next eight years, roofing and insu… Read More
2022-12-09 14:36
ASHRAE’s board of directors today announced its commitment to support the expedited development of a national indoor air quality (IAQ) pathogen mitigation standard.
Indoor air q… Read More
2022-12-08 17:10
Inflation, high home prices, low inventory, and economic uncertainty continue to impact the housing market and consumer confidence. What happens from here?
The… Read More
2022-12-07 15:11
Ron Jones, owner of VISION House Mariposa Meadows, gives the lowdown on the products that went into constructing an ironclad building envelope.
Ron Jones, the owner of Mariposa Meadow… Read More
2022-12-06 15:07
For this porcelain tile maker, what’s old really does become new again.
Look at the Chicago skyline and it’s hard not to spot the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building. At a… Read More
2022-12-05 14:59
Rolling blackouts and power failures can be scary, but prepare your larder, your heating system and your building, and you’ll be ready for a shutdown.
Whether your community fac… Read More
2022-12-02 17:49
The circular economy starts with resource management—within and outside the company.
When it comes to meeting the merits of a circular economy—one based on reduction and e… Read More
2022-12-01 15:32
The use of computer software to set rental rates is a path to societal suffering.
Often we focus on the end results of a fundamentally flawed decision. For example, the media tends to… Read More
2022-11-30 16:02
When it’s lights out for solar panels, here’s a way to power things back up.
There’s a solar e-waste glut coming. SOLARCYCLE Inc. is ready. The Oakland, California-b… Read More
2022-11-29 14:30
IAPMO seeks volunteers to participate on two technical committees.
IAPMO is looking for volunteer help on the development of the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and U… Read More
2022-11-28 15:22
The rent vs. buy calculation is nearly always challenging, but with higher mortgage rates and rising rents, a recalculation may be in order.
If you lamented the lack of homes for sale… Read More
2022-11-23 12:52
At the COP27 meetings in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, climate finance for frontline nations took center stage.
As I reported last week, the COP27 meetings involved a combination of p… Read More
2022-11-22 18:02
Learn what energy efficiency and electrification mean to a local utility company.
At the VISION House Transcend, energy efficiency and electrification are paramount. From windows and… Read More
2022-11-21 14:36
Climate Capitalist Roger Ballentine offers advice about navigating the complex topic of ESG.
Roger Ballentine, former Chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force and Deputy… Read More
2022-11-18 16:11
With energy savings of up to 1,000 kilowatt hours per panel per year, these panels offer a solution to the increasing costs of a warming climate.
With energy costs up more than 50% ov… Read More
2022-11-17 19:21
World leaders have gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the COP27 UN climate conference. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening—and what’s not.
We’ve se… Read More
2022-11-16 14:57
Building dykes and seawalls to hold back rising sea level seems like an easy, if expensive, solution to Climate Change. But look closer, and you’ll see cracks in the logic that t… Read More
2022-11-15 17:03
Polymer-based roads are becoming a reality, just in time to mitigate pollution released by extreme heat days.
A new effort to push plastic-based roads into the mainstream is underway… Read More
2022-11-14 20:13
Join the CEO of Green Builder Media, Sara Gutterman, for a data-driven analysis of the building industry.
Market conditions are rapidly changing, and building professionals need to pa… Read More
2022-11-11 17:28
A new two-hour firewall assembly using cellulose insulation solves several of the pervasive complaints about townhouse living.
The American Apartment Owners Association recently publi… Read More
2022-11-11 17:05
A new analysis shows that almost every coastal city in this climate change skeptical region faces a slow apocalypse in coming years.
It’s no surprise Florida’s Governor Ro… Read More
2022-11-10 13:21
Are we about to wake up from the deep sleep of the so-called “American Dream?”
Probably my favorite American satirist/humorist, Will Rogers, could always find a way… Read More
2022-11-09 13:45
Homeowners are ready to switch to all-electric heating, cooking, and driving. This new ebook, The Great American Electrification, is filled with information to help them make the trans… Read More
2022-11-08 13:09
As The Sonders Project kicks off, learn how Thrive Home Builders has designed with sustainability and efficiency in mind.
Green Builder Media and Thrive Home Builders have joine… Read More
2022-11-07 13:51
In the last several decades, building professionals have updated building codes to heighten energy efficiency standards. This only goes so far to decarbonize the sector, and more regul… Read More
2022-11-06 17:02
Water conservation is top priority for this ultra-efficient toilet manufacturer.
Water products maker Niagara is at war with waste—a war it believes everyone can win. For more t… Read More
2022-11-05 16:47
Go inland to Polk County, and the number shrinks to 2 percent. No wonder you see stunned survivors camping near the rubble, weeks after the storm.
I was shocked to read this morning j… Read More
2022-11-04 12:45
When selecting windows, focus on performance, materials, and warranty.
When installing new windows or doors, up-front cost alone should not be your guide. Instead, consider three vari… Read More
2022-11-03 16:38
Despite rising interest rates and uncertainty over future market conditions, housing industry experts remain cautiously optimistic.
After experiencing meteoric growth during COVID, th… Read More
2022-11-02 16:27
High-performance enclosures can pose higher risks to builders. Here’s how to asses and mitigate those risks.
This is Sam Rashkin’s latest in a series of articl… Read More
2022-11-01 21:17
When it comes to recycling at LG Electronics U.S.A., it’s a case of waste not, want more.
What’s the best way to take out the trash? LG Electronics U.S.A. is well on its w… Read More
2022-10-31 15:58
Better indoor air quality means greater customer satisfaction.
We breathe in approximately 2,000 gallons of air a day, and spend, on average, 90 percent of our time indoors. Given tho… Read More
2022-10-29 14:00
If you’re looking for the best place to build a tiny house, start by checking out the dozens of places without a building code to curtail your choices.
Nearly a dozen states&mda… Read More
2022-10-28 18:08
Homes and communities designed for sustainability and longevity.
When Kurt Goodjohn, CEO of California-based prefab homebuilder Dvele, received a Thanksgiving day call from a resident… Read More
2022-10-27 15:35
For this greywater treatment product maker, reused water is smart water.
Flushing a toilet can kill the environment. That statement may seem far-fetched, but to Greyter Water Systems… Read More
2022-10-26 21:29
Technology plus behavior change saves water. Here’s the lowdown on how easy it is to be water efficient in your home.
Want more articles like this? Download the Homeown… Read More
2022-10-25 20:13
On November 2, join Green Builder Media and Chris Castro, U.S. Department of Energy Chief of Staff at the Office of State and Community Energy Programs, for an engaging discussion abou… Read More
2022-10-25 15:37
Comments for the 2022 Report on Proposals (ROP) for three of IAPMO’s model codes are due January 13, 2023.
IAPMO, publisher of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation St… Read More
2022-10-24 15:07
A call to action has been issued to correct the discrepancies in ESG scoring. Industry leaders should take a proactive approach in remedying the current rating system by setting their… Read More
2022-10-23 17:15
Controlling the flow of air in and out of the home has a huge impact on indoor air quality, but monitoring potential toxins in materials and products is equally important.
The term &l… Read More
2022-10-22 15:45
Whether it’s better indoor air quality or an absence of chemicals, a home that supports health and wellness is important for most home buyers.
When Dvele, a California-based pre… Read More
2022-10-21 19:06
Your transition to all-electric living starts here.
How do you choose the best HVAC system for your home? How can you convert from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy with the… Read More
2022-10-20 17:15
Green Builder Media’s recent survey reveals top-of-mind topics for consumers.
COGNITION Smart Data, Green Builder Media’s market intelligence division, recently conducted… Read More
2022-10-19 12:01
Our nation’s current energy infrastructure is outdated and antiquated. Watch this video to hear a solar luminary’s thoughts on his ideal energy system.
The VISION House Ma… Read More
2022-10-18 13:33
As insurers flee and Florida pleads for federal rebuilding help, is the party over? Maybe not.
You might think that Damon Vetere and his wife would be ready to give up on Florida afte… Read More
2022-10-17 12:50
Stressful situations captivate our attention on a daily basis, and we spend many of our waking hours trying to minimize the many adverse effects of stress in our personal and professio… Read More
2022-10-16 12:43
Would you like to reduce your energy bills while also saving the environment? If so, installing solar panels on your home is an excellent way to do both.
Solar power is one of t… Read More
2022-10-15 12:35
New study eviscerates another fantasy that we can slip away off the grid and escape the backlash of a modern industrial, nationalistic world.
It’s something I’ve lon… Read More
2022-10-14 12:25
Even though homebuyers focus on shrinking their carbon footprint, they don’t want to eliminate the spaces that make their homes special.
Ask today’s homebuyers for their w… Read More
2022-10-13 15:44
A decision point approaches if climate trends continue their chaotic rampage.
I’ve been keeping a close watch on U.S. migration trends related to climate extremes. The goo… Read More
2022-10-12 17:31
Technology in the form of data providers and software programs has enabled environmental, social, and governance (ESG) companies to improve their disclosures.
ESG software progr… Read More
2022-10-12 17:04
Because they reduce material waste in a fire, use minimal water to extinguish a blaze, help reduce greenhouse gases, and save lives, sprinklers enhance a home’s ecological story… Read More
2022-10-11 19:09
Join Sam Rashkin and Sara Gutterman as they analyze the steps needed for the housing industry to reach net zero by 2030.
Attend our next webinar on Wednesday, October 19, at 2:00 pm E… Read More
2022-10-11 19:04
Take a tour through Green Builder Media’s VISION House Mariposa Meadows as the final touches are completed.
Starting with the small grove that signifies the beginning of f… Read More
2022-10-10 18:30
While new homeowners dream of renovating their home into a model of sustainability, they sometimes bump into the reality that fixing a leaky roof takes priority over installing solar p… Read More
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