Ductless mini splits have been used internationally for many years as the primary method of heating and cooling. Now, their popularity in U.S. and Canadian markets is increasing at a rapid pace. Now …
One utility company has paired a renewable energy package with the Nest Learning Thermostat to deliver lower costs and a reduced carbon footprint for homeowners. Customers of the Austin, Texas-based …
Last December, Pantone's expert panel named "Emerald" the 2013 Color of the Year, citing it to be "a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony." And …
As solar power becomes an increasingly competitive energy source, more Americans are looking for reputable companies that can meet their solar needs. Up until now, however, consumers have not had the …
Neeraj Jain believes that we could be living in homes that are much more sustainable than what is currently on the market. The former CEO of an electronics company realized that the moves the …
Shelley Ross, director of marketing for Boral Bricks, recently spoke with the editors of Design Innovations about the sustainability of brick in three green home demonstration projects. The folks at …
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Challenge is awarding $250,000 in cash prizes to three winning green building products that are designed for re-use. Organizers are supporting creation and …
Green roofs, also known as planted roofs, make it possible for densely built urban space to be greened, and this greening helps improve widespread environmental concerns. Chinese government officials …
American homeowners can see how their home energy use measures up by using EPA's free online energy assessment tool, the Home Energy Yardstick, to compare a home's actual annual energy use to other …
As the housing market recovers, the big question in 2013 is whether today's price gains will continue strongly enough to encourage builders to build and homeowners to remodel and sell their …
The Better Buildings Residential Network was launched April 30 at the ACI National Home Performance Conference and Leadership Summit in Denver, Colorado. The Better Buildings Residential Network …
This spring allergies have been unbearable and most people don't have adequate protection from the billions of pollen spores that will enter homes and buildings. With the right technology, whole …
Worried about flouride in the water? It's a controversial topic that leaves many people confused. According to Sureaqua, makers of a line of portable water filters, only about 5 percent of the world …
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) recently showcased Native American communities' use of sustainable design and construction …
You don't have to give up architectural style to use an eco-friendly shingle. Enviroshake has launched the Enviroshingle roofing product which is designed to emulate a smooth sawn architecturally …
Choose interior paint colors with confidence using the new PANTONE UNIVERSE paint collection from Valspar. The collection, available exclusively at Lowe's stores, helps homeowners customers choose …
Most people now realize that sustainable building isn't just some fad. Responsible people across the globe are opting to build green homes or renovate existing ones so they'll be more environmentally …
San Diego Gas & Electric residential and business customers have three new apps that utilize the Green Button Connect My Data platform to manage energy use and find new ways to save energy. In …
For a neighborhood of deep green retrofit homes in Houston, HOUZE developed a new closed-cell spray foam designed to ensure net-zero energy performance. In the Indepence Heights neighborhood, the …
High-efficiency tank-style water heaters from A.O. Smith have earned Energy Star certification. A leading water heater manufacturer, A. O. Smith said that its high efficiency Vertex residential …