High Performance Homes, No More Cost
This Best Practices document will provide many new real-world strategies and approaches to building a better high performance home without additional cost.Type: Guide
Sponsor: EEBA
DC Current Applications Emerging in an AC Environment as Renewable Energies Grow
Most of us don’t realize that the majority of our energy-efficient equipment we use daily in our homes and businesses runs on direct current. But, the power coming in to our buildings is alternating current. This conversion results in lost energy. A solution to prevent this amount of lost energy is achieved by integrating dedicated DC systems.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: STEP Warmfloor
Creating a Building Envelope That Beats Code
In order to build a high performance home, builders need to embrace new technologies and techniques. The results can be greatly improved over traditional approaches. This white paper takes a look at some of the top things homebuilders should consider in choosing a wall system for the best building envelope.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Fox Blocks
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Report: States and Cities Can Find Common Ground in Expanding Housing Opportunities
Rising housing costs are creating hardships for millions of U.S. households and taking a toll on economic growth.
Sandstone Tint Named 2018 Color Of The Year
In functional spaces, like a family room, Sandstone Tint serves as an unassuming backdrop for décor that features bright pops of color.
Cincinnati LEED Home Reflects Power of Tax Incentives to Spur Green Building
Because of the tax abatements, nearly every new home in Cincinnati is LEED Certified.
New Urbanism Designer Joining EEBA Summit Panel
One panel discussion will feature professionals from the greater Atlanta market, one of the hotbeds for sustainable development and home building.
Home Values Higher than Ever in Almost Half of Nation's Largest Markets
Strong labor markets and steady income growth have pushed up home values in the nation's hottest markets.
Modern Homes Take Center Stage in Vancouver
The Modern Architecture + Design Society brings its Modern Home Tour back to Vancouver for the 5th year in a row.
Study: What is a Water View in Miami Worth?
Property owners in South Florida are looking to immerse themselves in everything Miami has to offer.
Minimize A Home's Carbon Footprint with Recycled Wood Doors
In 2007, 1.3 million tons of wood were reclaimed and repurposed for other uses.
Honolulu Wellness Certified Residence Features Living Wall
The first Hawaii “Well” home by Delos focuses on purity of air, water and lighting systems.
Green Organizations Push Canada to Adopt Ultra Energy Efficient Building Codes
The Pan-Canadian Framework set the stage for bold action in the building sector, with a number of key commitments that will offer some of the lowest cost, most rapidly achievable GHG reductions.
Infographic | Steps to Build Your Own Log Cabin
The challenge of building your very own log cabin is exciting, but most importantly, it is very achievable.
Coffered Ceiling: An Acoustic Solution For Any Space
Coffered ceilings are a far more attractive solution to other acoustic sound blockers.
EEBA summit to help builders, manufacturers connect
Organizers: Eliminating annual expo in favor of one-on-one meetings enables participants to learn from each other about high-performance development.
Wellness and Asthma Prevention in the Home
In a staggering statistic, nearly 26 million Americans suffer from asthma, including more than 7 million children.
Nationwide Tap Water Report Details Pollutants in Virtually All U.S. Public Water Systems
The disturbing truth is that, all too often, a glass of tap water also comes with a dose of industrial and agricultural contaminants.See More »