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Save water and energy with Energy Star water heaters (infographic)
If just 5% of gas water heaters sold each year were Energy Star-qualified gas condensing models, the U.S. would save 17.2 million therms of energy each year. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions … -
Earthship off-the-grid home built for radical sustainability demonstrations
The recycled tire walls of the sustainable Earthship rise on a Montana hillside. -
A rain screen manages water flow on the exterior of the Proud Green Home (video)
Find out what goes into making a perfect residential wall.- Gary Wollenhaupt -
LEED, Shmeed, a net-zero energy home meets a long list of certifications
This demonstration home showcases innovative techniques in a traditional architectural style.1 comment- Gary Wollenhaupt -
Log homes blend sustainably grown timber and hi-tech solutions
A new system solves the problem of air infiltration that plagues many log homes. -
KleenWrap fights construction debris at the Proud Green Home at Serenbe (video)
Indoor air quality was part of the building strategy from the ground up. -
Honda launches smart green home to integrate electric vehicle charging
The home's occupants will be able to control all home systems to monitor and adjust energy use.1 comment -
Smart vents could cut heating and cooling run time by 30% (video)
Direct conditioned air where and when you need it most from your smart phone.6 comments -
Ducted mini split heating and cooling from LG for the Proud Green Home at Serenbe
Go behind the scenes to see what makes this home so special. -
New site makes it easier to select zero-VOC paints for the home
Give rooms a new look while maintaining indoor air quality. -
Sprout a green home on your existing lot with lean building techniques
Hybrid pre-fab construction techniques deliver an energy-efficient home without jobsite waste. -
Building science pays off for the Proud Green Home at Serenbe (Video)
A tight building envelope pays off for a high-performance home. -
Homebuilder brings Energy Star-rated homes to a broad market base (Photos)
Grayhawk Homes offers high performance in floor plans starting in the low $100s. -
Play a part in Earth Day history (Infographic)
Be a part of the legacy of Earth Day by taking steps to conserve resources and make the planet a better place to live for all of us. -
Proud Green Home at Serenbe 90% tighter than average home
To say that the Proud Green Home at Serenbe passed its first test with flying colors may be a bit of an understatement. The pre-dry wall blower door test found that the home was about 90 percent …1 comment -
Philadelphia marks first Passive House certified town homes
Attached homes reflect the city's historic housing stock while minimizing use of natural resources and environmental impact. -
Share your climate change concerns with the world for Earth Day
Between now and Earth Day – April 22 – this interactive digital display will aggregate user-submitted photographs depicting people's concerns about climate change. Then, it will be shown … -
Check out the building science behind the Proud Green Home at Serenbe
Go behind the scenes to see what makes the Proud Green Home at Serenbe a high-performance home. -
Stay green while traveling with these 10 eco-friendly hotels
More and more travelers want to reduce their environmental impact, so these hotels help you reduce your carbon footprint and resource consumption. -
US Park Service marina named first floating LEED certified building
An eco-friendly building is recognized for its gentle impact in a pristine natural setting.
