Builder Magazine: Net-Zero Energy

Perkins+Will Develops Sprout Space from Award-Winning Concept into Working Prototype

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:17:20 EST

Net-zero-energy modular classrooms allow a variety of configurations, and encourage outdoor learning to allow users to take full advantage of their environments.

KB Home Unveils New Ultra-Green Model

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:40:46 EST

The home could save buyers nearly $6,000 a year in energy costs.

Data-Driven Home Aims to Test Which Green Features Work

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:02:09 EST

The fully wired demonstration project compares multiple iterations of systems all under one roof.

BUILDER Names Steven Hilton CEO of the Year

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:28:12 EST

In addition to his pioneering work on affordable sustainability at Meritage, Hilton has become a national leader in the discussion on energy and housing.

10 Must-Dos at IBS 2012

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:00:35 EST

As always, this year’s show will have a dizzying array of options for you to check out, and Builder Online can help you make the most of them—whether or not you’re in Orlando.

Case Study: Starting Over in the Lower Ninth Ward

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:55:40 EST

The Make It Right Foundation seeks a better approach to creating sustainable neighborhoods in New Orleans.

University of Maryland Wins Solar Decathlon 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:42:05 EST

Purdue University and New Zealand (Victoria University of Wellington) take second and third place in the biennial competition.

Tech Spec: The Envelope, Please

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:11 EST

Camberley Homes creates energy-efficient product.

John Abrams established an energy services division to help boost business

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:44:46 EST

A pioneering green custom builder stays at the forefront of a rapidly developing field.

Feature: Absolute Zero

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:58:46 EST

In most endeavors, striving for a score of zero is a fool's errand. SteveIn green home building, however, it is the gold standard. The trick is to keep it from becoming fool's gold.

Net-Zero-Energy Living on a Budget

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:47:55 EST

High-performance insulation and air sealing are crucial to building an affordable net-zero home.

IBACOS-Led Lab Home Tests Approaches for Market-Rate Net-Zero Production Housing

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:47:42 EST

Pittsburgh demonstration project will test multiple systems and building techniques to determine the most effective, affordable options production builders can replicate.

Energy Labels a Powerful Tool for New Homes and Retrofits

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:42:52 EST

Like a car’s MPG rating, a national metric for home performance is essential for helping consumers make decisions on home purchases and energy upgrades, Builders’ Show speaker says.

Illinois Developer Breaks Ground on 132-Home Net-Zero Community

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:11:14 EST

Originally designed as a traditional subdivision, Prairie Ridge will now feature solar- and wind-powered homes with R-58 ICF walls and geothermal heating and cooling.

Michelle Kaufmann Studio Introduces New Line of Net-Zero Pre-Fab Designs

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:11:41 EST

Flexible home designs offer range of sustainability features to bring thoughtfully designed green living to a broader audience.

Net Zero Homes Produce as Much as Energy as They Use

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:30:36 EST

Four projects strive to produce as much energy as they use.

Gold Nugget Awards Reflect Shifts in Housing Landscape

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:10:47 EST

Good looks still matter in annual design competition, but the winning homes are also contextual, affordable, and energy-efficient.

Delaware Builder’s Team Approach Reaps Rewards and Awards

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:53:38 EST

Schell Brothers concentrates on making its customers happy.

Pushing Optimum Value Engineering and Advanced Framing Into the Foreground

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:47:35 EST

A combination of the green building groundswell and the new economy may bring OVE and advanced framing into common practice.

California's First Passive House Remodel Moves Toward Completion

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:46:58 EST

Project team thinks this kind of construction could be the state’s answer to meeting its greenhouse gas reduction goals.