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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.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.Home energy audits can spur major savings
Professional or do-it-yourself options spotlight problemsICFs helping protect these 8 waterfront homes
Blocks used to help structures endure Mother Nature's fury while still promoting appealing aestheticsSolar sanction
California approves measure mandating solar be part of most new homes5 reasons to build homes with ICFs
Solid foundation improves home's functionListen up: Device designed to hush exterior noise
University's prototype expands on noise-canceling technology for residential, commercial useVideo | Insulated Concrete Form home designed to battle Texas tornadoes
Tests have shown that ICFs are able to withstand winds of up to 250 miles per hour.Tiny Home Cabin Concept Inspired by the Latvian Coast
Stretched up like a vertical lantern toward the sky, the cabin becomes a recognizable symbol.Actually, This Net Zero Home Produces More Energy Than It Uses
Settled in the old Seattle neighborhood amidst 100-year-old craftsman style homes, the 3-story, 2,117 square-foot contemporary home stands out as a testament to maximum efficiency.Stone Plank Mimics Vintage Barn Wood | Video
Each plank is carefully hand painted to display the patina of weather-worn boards.Composite Roof Tiles Stand Up to Hurricane Irma
Construction on the home was finished just a few weeks before the hurricane hit.Mixed-Income 100-Unit Development Built With Passive House Standards and Resilient Features
The project was also constructed with the resiliency features to provide added safety for residents during and after major storms.Promise builds in sustainable construction
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