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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.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.Push to combat high energy bills helping boost residential insulation market
Research expects market value to surpass $36 billion by 2024Wis. builders works to boost visibility of zero-energy homes
Good design, ensuring buyers understand financial and lifestyle benefits are keyICFs helping protect these 8 waterfront homes
Blocks used to help structures endure Mother Nature's fury while still promoting appealing aestheticsInsulated tiles transform roofs into energy savers
New 3 IN 1 tile combines protection, insulation, solar into a single product to boost energy efficiency5 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 useTesting confirms ERV boosts home's IAQ
Zehnder solution reduces slew of airborne contaminantsSee how new luxury town homes beat Utah's tough energy code
This is one of the first projects completed under Utah’s latest energy conservation codes that require a layer of exterior insulation.Building green? Don't compromise your home's style
The design of this home exceeds California Title 24 energy efficiency standards by 52.5 percent.6 ways to build a better thermal envelope for your home
High-performance homes are using high-tech solutions wall systems that are like a mountain climber's parka that keeps the energy inside even in the harshest conditions.A look at the spray foam insulation and wall systems in the net zero energy Jacobson house
The home and insulation installer were recognized with a 2018 Industry Excellence Award, winning first prize in the Residential Wall category.How did this concrete panel home cut energy bills by 30%?
The precast concrete structure was installed in just two working days, allowing the house to be under roof in less than two weeks.NYC's first Passive House apartment building open for rent
Because they are built to such a high level of airtightness, the apartments use heat from daily activities such as laundry to help warm the home.See More »