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 …
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 …
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 …
KB Homes added Techshield radiant-barrier roof sheathing from LP Building Products to the list of energy-efficient extras the company includes in its Built to Order homes program. LP's TechShield …
The Sungazing house in Park City, Utah, was not based on any architectural style but was designed to best fit the 10-acre lot. Stylish innovation made it Green Builder magazine's Green Home of the …
Homeowners looking for green home insulation options have a new alternative: all-natural wool insulation. Oregon Shepherd offers all-natural sheep wool insulation in blow-in and batt styles for walls …
Building a green home may require tough choices to get the most results for your money. Basic design factors such as size of home, roof design, insulation and appliances may play a bigger role in …
As more people desire to live in an energy-efficient home, they're learning more about the techniques that make a home green. Before embarking on a green building project, homeowners should …
An energy audit can help homeowners pinpoint where they can make improvements to boost home energy efficiency and comfort. A new partnership between the Residential Services Network (RESNET) and the …
Britain's new low-carbon program to develop wind farms and promote green jobs will boost the economy by 1.5 to 2 percent, offsetting the effect of fiscal tightening, the country's energy and climate …
While dozens of hemp homes have been built in Europe in the past two decades, the construction technique virtually has been unseen in the United States. But one hemp home built over the summer in …
Cotton USA, a national grassroots organization, has created the "Blue Into Green" initiative, which turns old jeans into home insulation that's given to help build homes for those in need. The group …
Habitat for Humanity of Lake County, Ill., has been building affordable homes since 1989. But the non-profit is just starting to delve deeply into green construction. According to the Daily Herald …
Can green homes really be affordable? Builders of green homes say yes, and in order to stand out in a still sluggish housing market, more builders are beginning to offer average-priced, ultra …
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 …
A preview of some of the green building products on display at the International Builders' Show Jan. 12-15 in Orlando, Fla.1 comment- Gary Wollenhaupt
The Sungazing house in Park City, Utah, was not based on any architectural style but was designed to best fit the 10-acre lot. Stylish innovation made it Green Builder magazine's Green Home of the …- Gary Wollenhaupt
Black & Decker's Thermal Leak Detector pinpoints where air is leaking through the walls of your home.1 comment- Gary Wollenhaupt
Ready to go green? Here are 5 ways to get started.- Gary Wollenhaupt
Hot and cold spots, drafts and high heating bills may mean it's time for a home energy audit.
With winter weather on the way, consider these approaches to preparing your home for maximum comfort and improved energy efficiency.- Gary Wollenhaupt
Built on the windy New England coast, this home required a tight envelope to attain high energy efficiency.1 comment- John Johnson
Britain's new low-carbon program to develop wind farms and promote green jobs will boost the economy by 1.5 to 2 percent, offsetting the effect of fiscal tightening, the country's energy and climate …
