A paint developed in the Philippines that literally cleans the air in a room will be available in the United States. KNOxOUT™ Air Cleaning Paint developed by Pacific Paint (Boysen® …
New data submitted by the Better Buildings Challenge partners with the U.S. Department of Energy shows that they have improved facility energy efficiency by more than 2.5 percent per year on average …
Even as the weather warms up and a walk in the fresh air looks inviting, the majority of the country must remain indoors to make a living. Other than missing out on precious vitamin D, indoor workers …
After 28 years of using the sun to deliver electricity, Dennis Kobza's first solar system finally reached the end of its life. A very satisfied customer, the Palo Alto resident decided to reinvest in …
Vinyl siding ranks as one of the most environmentally-friendly exterior claddings today, as confirmed by a life cycle assessment (LCA) using Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability …
With more than 860 million appliances in the U.S., energy-efficiency improvements can make a huge impact. That's why Whirlpool Corp. has continued to improve the performance of its products, said …
Russia has adopted the German DGNB green building certification that takes into account the entire lifecycle of a building. In addition to LEED from the U.S. Green Building Council and the BRE …
Cooper Lighting has announced the winners of the 36th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition. The annual competition, started in 1977, focuses on furthering the understanding …
While the outdoor-kitchen trend continues to be as popular as ever, it's based upon a little secret: it requires two of everything, including furniture and appliances. Now, NanaWall Systems has …
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School began on May 14 the sustainable renovation of two eyesore properties in Philadelphia's Nicetown neighborhood. Over the next 10 months, approximately 120 …
Over the past few years, energy efficiency of common home technology such as lighting and heating has made great strides but air conditioning, the largest residential consumer of electricity, has …
Curb appeal is essential when selling a home, and its the homeowner's opportunity to make a great first impression. A home with lackluster landscaping or an exterior in desperate need of a fresh coat …
New incentives have spurred growth in the number of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems throughout Hawaii. Peak Solar, a manufacturer of residential solar power products, has seen growth …
Declare, the "ingredients label" program for building products operated by the International Living Future Institute, has awarded the label for the Galvalume roof panel manufactured by Metal Sales …
A non-profit homebuilder in Florida is experimenting with structural insulated panels (SIPS) to build a home in a historic neighborhood. The Florida Home Partnership has teamed up with Hillsborough …
Preparing for a major home remodeling project is a big job in itself. If you're ready to invest in your home for better comfort and performance, follow these tips from the pros at the National …
Get a look at the latest in water-saving toilet designs on Kohler's Trust the Flush tour that showcases low-flow toilets. Kohler Co., a leader in kitchen and bath design technology, launched the tour …
If you spend an hour behind a roaring lawn mower, you're polluting the air as much as if you'd taken a 100-mile car trip. The Environmental Protection Agency says lawn mowers and other outdoor …
For Tim and Rita Williams, geothermal heating and cooling made their new house feel like a home. Their previous house had an air-source heat pump for heating and cooling. But the new home, which they …
Families in 200,000 homes across the United States are enjoying lower energy bills and a more comfortable, green home thanks to Energy Star verification. Masco Home Services and its affiliated …