2022-06-28 14:41
Fighting climate change with capitalism.
Roger Ballentine believes in a new version of capitalism that encourages climate solutions and environmental performance by aligning innovatio… Read More
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2022-06-27 13:21
This case study offers an inside look at the value of Housing 2.0 Action Groups.
Housing 2.0 Action Groups are an incredible opportunity to get in-depth, personalized input on one of… Read More
2022-06-24 14:06
To address water security and scarcity, The Sonders Project is working with Phyn, a leader in water solutions, to reduce the community’s demand for the precious resource. … Read More
2022-06-23 12:10
Selling homes to investors who use housing as a cash register may seem like easy money. But a gathering storm is likely to leave everyone shipwrecked.
You may have seen the recent &ld… Read More
2022-06-22 16:29
COVID has inadvertently shown us the importance of IAQ. What can you do to improve occupant health and system efficiency?
The Coronavirus sent the world into a tailspin a little over… Read More
2022-06-22 13:18
IAPMO strongly supports the White House initiatives announced Wednesday to address global water security and advance building codes and standards.
The new action plans by the Wh… Read More
2022-06-21 18:08
The road to Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery has led to Mi Casa Resistente, a catastrophe-ready tiny home with a big mission.
When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September 2… Read More
2022-06-20 17:04
Before the misinformation gets too deep, here’s an attempt to clean up the mess they’re dumping online. Remember, trolls fear the daylight. Here are 10 myths about inductio… Read More
2022-06-16 18:28
In part one of a three-part series, Green Builder digs into how Millennials (and older Gen-Zs) have seized the top influencer position in the housing market over the past two years. Bo… Read More
2022-06-16 12:13
Packed with hundreds of tips, terms, and energy-saving ideas, the Homeowner’s Handbook of Green Building & Remodeling helps homeowners reduce monthly bills while helping miti… Read More
2022-06-15 14:41
In the search for relaxation and quiet, many American households suffer from “Silent Home Syndrome”–a lack of the shared experience of music that is so important to e… Read More
2022-06-14 17:36
The company has developed a business strategy that drives the total carbon of buildings to zero, advances materials circularity, and promotes the innovation of greener, safer chemicals… Read More
2022-06-13 15:36
At The Sonders Project, Thrive Home Builders is leaning on Owens Corning insulation to help meet the community’s energy efficiency, healthy home, and net-zero requirements.
Spon… Read More
2022-06-13 14:18
Energy efficiency is an essential factor to consider when designing and constructing a new building. If you have decided to build a new home or office, it is critical to know that you… Read More
2022-06-10 17:01
While new homeowners dream of renovating their home into a model of sustainability, they sometimes bump into the reality that fixing their leaky roof takes priority over installing sol… Read More
2022-06-09 21:06
The Bunker Residence’s sustainable assets are found above and below ground.
When it comes to the Bunker Residence—Green Builder’s 2022 Green Home of the Year in the… Read More
2022-06-09 20:15
As climate change pummels communities across the globe, a revolutionary database offers companies, cities, and nations a means to measure risk and assess the return on retrofit and mit… Read More
2022-06-08 12:38
Energy management technologies allow for the practical application of decarbonization strategies.
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2022-06-07 15:55
As the 2022 Next Generation Water Summit winds down, we are left with a lingering sense of anxiety, punctuated by new ideas, policies and innovations that might curtail the worst impac… Read More
2022-06-06 20:18
Solar energy is one of the top renewable alternative energy sources, considered both ecological and economically achievable. Here’s the lowdown on all the benefits.
Solar power… Read More
2022-06-06 14:52
Homeowners are transforming their garages into flex spaces. Check out how small business owner Ashley Marie LeBaron was able to pursue her dream of starting an all-natural soap a… Read More
2022-06-03 13:58
Advice is plentiful about how to cut utility costs, but don't take them at face value.
Articles about how to save energy and water to cut your monthly costs and reduce your carbon foo… Read More
2022-06-02 16:11
When we love something, we protect it—that’s why Green Builder Media wants to make it easy for you to spend time outdoors. When we connect with nature, it’s impossibl… Read More
2022-06-02 12:42
To make the right decision when planning your new home and its energy efficiency needs, here are some must-haves when building an energy efficient home.
Do you ever wonder why people… Read More
2022-06-01 13:13
IAPMO encourages all members and industry representatives to review the proposed code changes for the 2024 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC).
The NSPC Committee accepted pr… Read More
2022-05-31 18:44
There are many different materials used in constructing a green house. Here are 18 you should consider.
When it comes to sustainable building, choices are abundant—from insulati… Read More
2022-05-31 17:15
On June 8, Alan Laing will speak on a novel HVAC system to meet energy codes and efficiently meet homeowner needs.
Join us Wednesday, June 8, at 2 pm Eastern for a free Housing… Read More
2022-05-30 16:30
Companies and investors are placing increasing importance on ESG factors to identify potential risk and opportunities for growth. Learn the basics about how to navigate this up-and-com… Read More
2022-05-27 18:27
From its community-wide elements to the design of its homes, Sonders Fort Collins shows that you don’t have to choose between comfort and conservation.
Sonders Fort Collins, an… Read More
2022-05-27 14:25
SYMBI’s Duplex One brings a sustainable two-step to the Washington, D.C. housing market.
What good is a sustainable home if there’s no way for people to enjoy it? That&rsq… Read More
2022-05-26 14:19
Some people remain confused about what green building is and how it is helpful to both humans and the planet. We break it down for you in this article.
What exactly is green building?… Read More
2022-05-26 13:50
Green Builder Media is bringing together leading experts to form a working group that will define benchmarks for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, accountability… Read More
2022-05-25 17:01
New sustainability-focused development uses EPDs, other tools to choose products that reflect its mission.
Environmental Products Declarations, or EPDs, have been growing in popularit… Read More
2022-05-25 12:44
Whether you’re away for work or pleasure, smart monitors linked to your phone can provide more control over systems and safety.
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2022-05-24 15:17
Talk is cheap, but so is tiny living, so maybe that’s what’s shoe-horning cash-strapped households into shed-sized housing.
Kat Brewer and Tyler Cole, married travel nurse… Read More
2022-05-23 16:08
More than just a stellar design feat, this modern masterpiece proves that net-zero performance and comfort can coexist.
In the rolling hills surrounding Austin, Texas, perched on the… Read More
2022-05-23 13:10
In this video, Soffer talks about his journey through the ESG field and how others can get involved.
Eddy Soffer, ESG manager at Interactive Brokers, entered the Environmental, Social… Read More
2022-05-20 13:38
Missed the Sustainability Symposium? You can watch recorded sessions, including Waddock’s “Reset: Changing Mindsets and Paradigms in a World of Wicked Problems.”
San… Read More
2022-05-19 18:14
Spring is here, and as nature bursts to life, Green Builder Media abounds with innovative initiatives.
Taking our lead from the awesome explosion of nature in the springtime, Green Bu… Read More
2022-05-19 13:56
Research shows that in many cases, solar panels have shown less damage from high wind and hail than lower quality metal roofing.
Solar panels are installed on exposed roofs. So when p… Read More
2022-05-18 16:20
Watch this video to learn more about Beko’s next-generation of appliances that will change how people use their kitchens.
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While Beko Home Appliances is new to… Read More
2022-05-17 15:05
The “Wattage Cottage” offers a glimpse at what one day might be the sustainable features of every home, whether on or off the power grid.
When someone stays at the “… Read More
2022-05-16 14:54
Watch: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies are finding their way into businesses across the entire economy, including Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. Listen to what the… Read More
2022-05-13 12:51
Space heating and water heating consumes the same amount of energy as transportation in the USA. The baseline is low in terms of energy efficiency for water heaters and forced air, lea… Read More
2022-05-12 15:49
For more information about what’s on the mind of the most influential audience segment of home buyers, join nationally renowned green builder CR Herro and me for a free webinar o… Read More
2022-05-11 15:52
Greenhouse gases have the world holding its breath. But some companies are working to clear the air—and more.
The clock is ticking. Each day seems to bring new warnings ab… Read More
2022-05-11 13:48
IAPMO strongly supports The Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, or The Healthy H2O Act, which would provide grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to individu… Read More
2022-05-10 15:09
Paul Hawken on Regeneration as a means to end the climate crisis in one generation.
At the Sustainability Symposium 2022: Roadmap to Decarbonization, internationally renowned author a… Read More
2022-05-09 14:53
Virtual or live–Housing 2.0 has the education you need to build a better building program.
2021 was an exciting year for the Housing 2.0 program. This includes publishing… Read More
2022-05-09 13:06
Bifacial solar panels generate more power than traditional solar panels and come with a longer warranty. Sounds perfect, right? But there are some caveats to consider before you upgrad… Read More
2022-05-05 17:31
Check out this video interview with Deadwood Revival’s Danny Torres. The company creates stunning pieces of furniture in a sustainable way using reclaimed timber.
Deadwood Reviv… Read More
2022-05-04 13:49
A recent webinar hosted by Interactive Brokers explored the benefits that women are bringing to the financial world.
The idea of impact investing has taken the world of finance by sto… Read More
2022-05-04 13:10
Whether you’re a building professional or homeowner, this must-attend webinar will delve into the growing demand for net-zero, electric, healthy, resilient, connected, and sustai… Read More
2022-05-03 13:43
The Next Generation Water Summit brings together professionals in the water conservation field to share best practices and learn about innovative conservation and reuse techniques.
Th… Read More
2022-05-02 16:05
Those searching for the more affordable white picket fence may be better off renovating their uptown condo and staying put.
Since 2019, home prices have jumped more than 25% per squar… Read More
2022-04-29 17:38
New winners, new losers, as manufacturers jostled to control the sustainable high ground.
In this year of anxiety and change, the public’s mental space shifted in unpredictable… Read More
2022-04-28 13:28
As we pass the sober benchmarks of the climate crisis, decarbonization has become a rallying cry for urban planners.
Green Builder’s 2022 Sustainable Cities winners are takin… Read More
2022-04-27 13:38
Demand-Side Energy Management (DSEM) is vital for reaching a net-zero built environment. Fortunately, advanced DSEM systems are readily available and cost effective, and savvy… Read More
2022-04-26 14:00
Eric Werling will speak on the science of IAQ and how ventilation ties into the healthy home equation.
As a society, and arguably the entire human race, we are slowly coming to ter… Read More
2022-04-26 13:46
The building industry has lost an icon–a man who embodied the joy of building—and of living.
On April 18, 2022, we lost a true icon of green building with the passing o… Read More
2022-04-25 12:23
Sam Rashkin’s game-changing Housing 2.0 course will be offered live in a one-day session at PCBC in San Francisco.
Ready to get out of your home office and learn in per… Read More
2022-04-22 16:47
A sleek, smart modular home to be assembled this year in Colorado will feature climate-sensitive windows and doors suitable for the project’s lofty efficiency goals.
Later th… Read More
2022-04-21 14:59
Converting to net-zero, all-electric living may take decades, unless we re-examine low-input energy sources such as ground source heat pumps.
This year, we learned firsthand… Read More
2022-04-21 13:57
If you have expertise that aligns with the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC), IAPMO could use your help… Read More
2022-04-20 11:42
From OSB to drywall, there’s a heavy-duty path to insulated performance.
Insulation (such as fiberglass, rock wool, or cellulose) need a complete air barrier on all six… Read More
2022-04-19 19:58
GAF Energy introduces a new dimension to solar roofing with its Timberline Solar shingles that integrate directly into rooftops.
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2022-04-18 23:25
Felicity House shines above its peers, thanks to optimized insulation, durable roofing, and synergy with its historic neighborhoods. It garnered Green Builder Media’s coveted… Read More
2022-04-18 22:21
Green Builder Media’s awards program would not be possible without the tireless work and excellent credentials of our judges.
Sometimes, the old adage “location… Read More
2022-04-14 19:33
Here are Tim O’Brien’s three keys to success: planning, open mindedness, and sharing with you know. He earned Green Builder’s 2022 Sustainability Superhero award b… Read More
2022-04-14 19:13
NREL-Led consortium studies why solar modules fail in the field and how to extend their life.
What makes for a good solar module? A few things are obvious: high energy yield, low c… Read More
2022-04-14 15:57
Global expert David McGinty to outline the essential role the circular economy will play in the transition to decarbonization at Green Builder Media’s sixth annual virtual Sus… Read More
2022-04-13 16:03
In celebration of Earth Day, Green Builder Media is hosting the sixth annual Sustainability Symposium, a free virtual event, April 20-21. See the agenda here.
If you care abo… Read More
2022-04-11 18:23
New connected home technologies create a world of possibilities, from remotely operating your home to ensure your family’s safety to managing your energy to save money.
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2022-04-08 15:08
Whirlpool has been committed to the environment since the company’s inception 110 years ago. The company’s long-term commitment to fostering sustainable, resilient opera… Read More
2022-04-07 14:24
Builders and insurance companies are in the spotlight after major natural disasters.
On December 30, 2021, a sudden and devastating wildfire, driven by freakish winds s… Read More
2022-04-06 15:15
At the VISION House Seattle Cascades, production builder and building science expert CR Herro uses ceiling fans as a unique solution to improve efficiency.
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2022-04-05 17:36
Climate capitalist Roger Ballentine to address the vast economic opportunity associated with decarbonization at Green Builder Media’s sixth annual virtual Sustainability Sympo… Read More
2022-04-04 16:40
The cement industry faces a future of reformation as it works toward reducing emissions.
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Extreme weather events driven by climate change are emerging as a… Read More
2022-04-01 17:52
Watch: Central vacuum systems provide homeowners with a healthier indoor environment and optimum convenience.
COVID spotlighted the importance of healthy homes and indoor spa… Read More
2022-03-31 17:12
In the last installment of our special report on sustainability, we look a how greenhouse gas reduction takes center stage with manufacturers—along with national, state, and l… Read More
2022-03-30 15:52
Esteemed Corporate Responsibility Professor Sandra Waddock to explore shifting power structures in today’s workplace, whereby profitability is no longer at odds with stewardsh… Read More
2022-03-30 15:24
More than ever before, technological advances are driving the home buying process. Learn how to optimize the online buying experience with Dennis Webb from Fulton Homes on April 6… Read More
2022-03-29 17:28
Building Integrated Photovoltaics or BIPVs, solar panels that look like shingles, tiles or slate, have made a comeback lately. Why? Because the tech is better, and the cost is lower… Read More
2022-03-28 18:14
As the world rushes to ramp up renewable energy, now is the moment to consider the full life cycle of photovoltaics.
All PV panels are not created equal. Some use fewer rare (and o… Read More
2022-03-25 15:22
Countless articles attempt to categorize “millennial” opinions and behaviors, but they almost always overstate differences, or just plain get it wrong.
“Millennia… Read More
2022-03-24 15:21
In part three of our four-part series on the state of sustainable building, we explore how fear, contemplation, and technology have converged to change where people want to live, an… Read More
2022-03-23 14:49
As global attention is focused on the role of fossil fuels in the Ukraine invasion, cooler heads are urging the President to seize the moment.
Editor’s Note: This article off… Read More
2022-03-22 16:19
Trane Technologies has always been a leader in corporate sustainability, but recently the company has ramped up its net zero commitments and ESG initiatives even further.  … Read More
2022-03-21 19:06
The Next Generation Water Summit (NGWS) returns in a virtual environment on May 19–20, 2022.
The 2022 theme of the Next Generation Water Summit 2022 is “Growth in the T… Read More
2022-03-18 16:53
Polyiso insulation offers energy efficiency and performance while minimizing harmful attributes associated with other types of insulation.
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2022-03-17 17:51
Green Builder Media is thrilled to announce the headliner for our sixth annual Sustainability Symposium 2022: Roadmap to Decarbonization.
In an unpredictable and confusing world, o… Read More
2022-03-17 17:21
In part two of our four-part series on the state of the industry, we explore how shortages of lumber and other construction materials offer a golden opportunity for other ways to bu… Read More
2022-03-17 13:55
The U.S. and Europe are slapping Russia with harsh sanctions and banning the imports of oil, natural gas, and coal imports in response to the unprovoked and merciless invasion of Uk… Read More
2022-03-16 14:55
The wake-up call happened: We need to do our part to reduce our dependence on dangerous power sources.
Editor’s note: We were putting together a similar article in our… Read More
2022-03-15 14:49
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) business practices have become a moral imperative for companies throughout the economy. Green Builder Media spoke with Mohawk&rsquo… Read More
2022-03-14 12:07
Attending the latest Housing 2.0 webinar March 23 is a good use of an hour of your time. Here’s why.
When I embarked upon my career after college, I was fortunate to st… Read More
2022-03-11 20:21
Register for this free webinar and learn how builders were able to optimize design while saving resources, time, and money through the Housing 2.0 program.
The Housing 2.0: A Disru… Read More
2022-03-11 14:01
Demand-side energy management can save our society $1.2 trillion each year through implementing innovative construction, efficient and smart appliances and battery storage.
In a re… Read More
2022-03-10 14:01
The transition to all-electric living comes with a litany of challenges, but at present, it’s the least-worst alternative available for kicking the CO2 habit.
A few weeks ago… Read More
2022-03-09 13:57
Live portion of online course takes place March 30-April 1.
The Green Builder Coalition, in conjunction with Triconic and Santa Fe Community College, has converted the WERS V… Read More
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