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Making low-income homes energy efficient
In New Mexico, there's a non-profit agency providing energy-efficient modifications to homes owned by low-income families, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican. New Energy Economy, in Santa Fe … -
Next-generation air sealing provides boost to home energy efficiency
How a net zero builder uses a low-emitting, mess-free system to tighten homes.1 comment -
Passive survivability makes homes livable in extreme conditions
Passive survivability means that a home is still livable even during extreme conditions, such as a power outage.- Teena Hammond -
Passive house opens to educate public
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History opens a passive house exhibit to the public, showing how a home can operate without a furnace.3 comments- Teena Hammond -
Greenarama home show first for region
Five Cincinnati builders feature green homes in local home show.- Teena Hammond -
Ask the Expert: What are the benefits of Insulated Concrete Form?
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) is an energy-efficient way to build a house, with forms stacked and filled with concrete.1 comment- Teena Hammond -
Home energy improvement contest gears up in Cincinnati
New Green Your Home contest aims to create energy efficiency among homeowners in Cincinnati.- Teena Hammond -
Going green in Honolulu
Lori Ann and Daniel Ambrosewicz are getting ready to move into their dream home, designed and built from the ground up to showcase state-of-the-art green features for the building industry in Hawaii … -
Kentucky utility companies give energy efficiency awards
Kentucky builders and HERS raters win awards as part of the Energy Star New Homes Program through local utility companies.1 comment- Teena Hammond -
PHOTOS: Net-zero energy home relies on steel insulated panels
A net-zero energy home blends steel structural insulated panels and traditional design.3 comments- Gary Wollenhaupt -
Homeowner happy with choice of cellulose insulation
Which insulation is best? One homeowner made his choice. Was it the right one?- Gary Conway -
BASF launches educational website for spray polyurethane foam insulation
Insulating and sealing the envelope of a home are some of the most effective ways to ensure an eco-friendly house. However, there are a lot of green building options out there. Which one is right for … -
How green is ICF construction? (VIDEO)
A study finds energy-efficiency advantages, but there's an environmental cost.5 comments- Gary Wollenhaupt -
Green remodeling gives a tired home a new life
Go behind the scenes at a green remodeling project that taught an old home new tricks.- Gary Wollenhaupt -
Get going on your green home with eco-friendly insulation options
Take a look at three new insulation options to make your home more energy efficient.4 comments- Gary Wollenhaupt -
Remodeled ranch goes eco-friendly with green home upgrades
Energy-saving and low-maintenance upgrades mean the improvements on this green renovation will pay for themselves. -
Natural insulation keeps bugs out and warm air in
Kill bugs and save on home heating costs with a new product that combines eco-friendly insulation and pest control. New Thermal Acoustic Pest Control or T•A•P insulation from Pest Control … -
New green home technology from CertainTeed on display at the International Builders' Show
Homebuilders can learn more about building science and green building technologies from CertainTeed at the 2011 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla. Certaineed, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain … -
Green home line built on steel structural insulated panels
Home builders have a new choice for energy-efficient, durable homes as OceanSafe markets a new line of homes using its steel structural insulated panels. OceanSafe partnered with Road Home Builders …
