AeroBarrier: The latest in tight home envelopes
More than ever, it’s easier to keep the outside out and the inside in. One new product , featuring an atomized sealant, claims to have an edge. We take a look.
Serenbe shows sustainability gaining ground with wellness movement
As Time magazine cites Serenbe as exemplar of a wellness community living, Proud Green Home takes a look back at a home ahead of the curve.
New solar product 'beats the heat'
The 3 IN 1 ROOF system using heat-dispersing material to increase efficiency when solar environment is at its hottest--and least efficient.
New Georgia center as good to environment as refugees it will serve
Leaders of Friends of Refugees, a Georgia-based non-profit, knew they needed a building. To make the project more attractive to donors by lowering operating costs, executive director Brian Bollinger studied up on high-performance. Here's what he learned, and the facility that will result.
Hospitals prescribing ‘heal thyself’ approach to sustainability
U.S. healthcare providers are among our most prolific consumers of energy on a building-by-building basis, and also one of our largest contributors of waste. Here's how the industry is starting to be mindful of environmental as well as patient health.
The Midwest: A heartland with a heart for sustainability
Founder and chairman Bob Fincher used part of his summer vacation to tour Midwest companies that are championing the integration of green technologies and tactics into our homes and other buildings. Here's what he found.
Simple strategies can keep summer water use in check
50% of outdoor consumption goes to waste, experts say
5 tips for transforming homes into smart devices
Real opportunity involves incorporating technology during design, construction phases
2017's LEED-ing sustainable homes recognized
Innovative projects, developers, builders showcased in annual USGBC awards
Take action to keep summer energy bills in check
Zehnder America offers 6 tips to save energy this summer
EV charging stations more than a luxury, now a differentiator
Electric vehicles still account for a small percentage of automobiles on U.S. roads but the growth trend is upward. And that means builders and developers are increasingly compelled to include EV charging stations in their projects.
'Home of the future' is here
One of nation's largest builders to construct all of its homes ready to accommodate latest smart technology
Push to combat high energy bills helping boost residential insulation market
Research expects market value to surpass $36 billion by 2024
3 advantages to building with LEED materials
Green approach contributes efficiency, value, sustainability risk
5 low-cost products that pay for themselves on your water bill
Shorter showers and fewer car washes can save only so much water. These online-available products can help you get every last drop's worth from your water bill.
Wis. builders works to boost visibility of zero-energy homes
Good design, ensuring buyers understand financial and lifestyle benefits are key