His greatest legacy may be the federal Energy Star for New Homes program, which he founded.
China-based researchers say they've come up with a way to reduce a building's energy consumption by 35 percent.
The product, called i.light, could have decorative and energy-saving applications for new-home construction and remodeling.
Their company, Seattle-based Envitrum, has developed a product that's more environmentally friendly than masonry.
You don't have to live in a high-wind or seismic-prone area to benefit from a continuous load path.
The chateau-like home in Missouri is testing a new, more durable wall system.
While target is rural areas hit by earthquakes, a variation of the design might by useful in North America, too.
Engineered-wood, I-joists work differently than dimensional lumber concerning mid-span holes and notching.
Seeming to extend the forest floor, the overhead gardens preserve the site's naturally beautiful flavor.
Ecovative has developed a greener alternative to rigid foam insulation and medium-density fiberboard.