Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes had a significant increase in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National …
Take a look around the world of solar power advertising and you'll find yourself bombarded with confusing technobabble, save-the-planet pleas and stats about ROI and savings. Not surprisingly, none …
CityWay, a new 14-acre neighborhood in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, is incorporating a number of sustainable initiatives into the new community, including plentiful green space, energy and …
Sage Electrochromics Inc is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain in order to help Sage expand into international markets and develop new products while completing construction of a new …
Earlier this year the Obama Administration launched the ambitious Green Button initiative, designed to help utility companies across the nation coordinate new energy-saving technologies with startups …
Energy & Green Building Week of the 2012 Building Safety Month campaign kicks off today and runs from May 7-13 with a focus on the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), the first model …
One of the greenest buildings in the world will open later this month at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa. The new 24,350-square-foot Center for Sustainable Landscapes …
Designing a green nursery just got easier, and more colorful, with the new Yolo Colorhouse Sprout fabric collection featuring 13 certified organic fabric designs that coordinate with the zero VOC …
Benjamin Moore has repeated its ranking as highest in customer satisfaction with interior paint in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Interior Paint Satisfaction Study. The company outperformed 13 …
The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced the winners of the 2012 NKBA Design Competition. Sponsored by Jenn-Air, Silestone by Cosentino, This Old House, Waypoint Living Spaces, The Home …
LuxeHome, the world's largest collection of premiere boutiques for home building and renovation and The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the industry's largest international trade show, have …
Customer satisfaction with interior paint continues to increase as manufacturers and paint retailers focus on paint application, which is the most important aspect of the customer experience …
Building professionals looking to expand their green building skills, or those just getting started in building green, will find tools for success at the 2012 National Green Building Conference and …
California and Massachusetts-based green homebuilder Blu Homes is building Sunset magazine's 2012 Idea House, the new two-story Sunset Breezehouse. This year's Sunset Idea House, which will be set in …
Target Corp. announced its plans to celebrate Earth Day by distributing 1.5 million reusable bags in its stores on April 22. In addition, Target will offer guests simple, sustainable solutions and …
The Earth Day Network is registering Earth Day events across the U.S. as everyone gears up to Mobilize the Earth on April 22. Check out some of the events that are happening during Earth Day weekend …
To John Simonds, combining the energy of the sun with the heat of the Earth has made for the perfect system to power his 2,800-square foot home, according to The Day. "These two are like peanut …
Five months after the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Labs, Inc. has updated the popular item with new features, including an energy history view that shows people exactly when their …
As part of Earth Month, the Westside Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) is presenting a guided tour of two Green Street sites as part of the City of Santa Monica …
A new model code for constructing and remodeling buildings is expected to make buildings more efficient, reduce waste and have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare. The 2012 …