Builder Magazine: Green Building

Top 10 Cities with the Greenest Homes

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:35:41 EST

San Francisco and Washington, D.C., top the list.

Active House Interior Design Driven by Healthy Product Selections

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:41:58 EST

Carefully chosen finishes provide superior indoor air quality, comfort, and durability.

New Study Highlights the Financial Value of Green Buildings

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 01:46:30 EST

More productive workplaces are achievable at a price comparable to conventional buildings.

Buyers Are Still Flipping for Energy-Efficient Remodels

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 01:13:01 EST

ECOHOME checks in with Philip Beere, three-time winner of the NAHB Green Remodel Advocate of the Year Award, for an update on his G Street development company, the power of energy labeling, and what’s on the horizon.

Practical Products Yield an Affordable High-Performance Home

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:28:17 EST

The Energy Star-rated bungalow boasts state-of-the-art technology that doesn’t break the bank.

PCBC 2013 Registration Opens

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:31:17 EST

Registration is now underway for PCBC, to be held June 5-6 in San Diego.

LivingHomes' new, less-expensive line of modern prefab houses.

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:56:17 EST

LivingHomes has introduced a series of LEED-Platinum prefab homes from $145 per square foot.

Lantern House: A Century-Old Former Stable Gets a Radical Makeover

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 06:28:06 EST

An architect couple transforms an old stable into a home for themselves.

NAHB Research Center Becomes Home Innovation Research Labs

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:54:09 EST

Michelle Desiderio talks with ECOHOME about her organization’s new name, the recently released 2012 version of the National Green Building Standard, and challenges facing green home builders and remodelers.

Water Wise and Naturally Beautiful

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:02:23 EST

A combination of native, drought-tolerant, and animal-resistant plants results in a smart and beautiful landscaping program for a Northern California home.

NAHB Announces National Green Building Awards Winners

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 01:59:48 EST

Several builders, remodelers and home building professionals were honored recently as winners of the NAHB’s National Green Building Awards.

Small House Incorporates the Best of City Living

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:04:45 EST

Built Green-certified home and guest house make use of every square inch and dollar in an ultra-expensive city.

Making Safe Products Second Nature

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 03:43:49 EST

Tom Lent, Vision 2020 chair and policy director of the Healthy Building Network, helped to spark a growing interest in materials and health.

From Start to Finish: Keeping the Active House on Budget

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:55:53 EST

An energy-efficiency loan is key to the success of the Active House USA project.

Energy Efficiency Is Possible on a Budget

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:59:12 EST

Building professional says a budget-friendly energy-efficient home requires going back to basics.

Active House Planners Consider Orientation, Design, and Site Preparation

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:28:50 EST

The ultra-efficient house will blend in with 100-year-old neighboring dwellings.

Prefab House is Living Lab for Energy and Water Conservation

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 01:13:22 EST

The New Norris House continues a tradition of simple, affordable design but with less impact on local resources.

DOE to Fund Development of New High-Performance Products

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:38:17 EST

Cutting-edge window, roof, and HVAC technologies will increase building envelope performance.

Case Study: Oregon Vineyard Home Taps Into Water and Energy Conservation

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:00:07 EST

A cramped cottage is repurposed into a Mediterranean-style sustainable showpiece.

Green Developer Puts His Homes to the Test

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:46:24 EST

Energy rating finds green-built homes provide a savings of 74 percent in utility costs.