Builder Magazine: Green News

Mystery Inspector 8: Energy-Efficient Framing Detail for Intersecting Walls

Thu, 30 May 2013 03:39:55 EST

This interior wall doesn't touch the exterior wall, so there is no need for ladder backing or wall bucks—just a continuous plane for insulation and uninterrupted drywall.

Mystery Inspector 6: Simple, Neat Air-Sealing for Plumbing and HVAC

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:39:03 EST

An inspection of a Maryland jobsite reveals good air-sealing techniques put into practice.

Mystery Inspector 3: Fiberglass Batt Insulation Done Wrong

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:46:08 EST

‘Red Flag’ for the insulators: Poor batt install will waste energy and act like a bad marketing lightning rod until it is fixed or covered up.

Mystery Inspector 4: How to Spot a Good Window Installation

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:43:59 EST

When windows are done right, flashing tapes and gravity do the heavy lifting, and bulk water is directed outside the wall.

Manufacturers Look Beyond Plants to Reduce Carbon Footprints

Wed, 1 May 2013 04:00:05 EST

Suppliers say life-cycle assessments give a truer picture of a product's cradle-to-grave iimpact.

Top 10 Cities with the Greenest Homes

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:35:41 EST

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

Single-Family Works Again for a Colorado Builder

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:12:54 EST

Century Communities ventures into a master plan known for sustainability.

5 Tech Innovations in Green Homes of Tomorrow

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:47:53 EST

From biomorphic skins to smarter insulation, Greener Ideal takes a look at some of the hottest tech innovations to look for in green homes of the future.

Energy Efficiency Boosts Grayhawk Homes’ Image

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:42:33 EST

The Georgia-based production builder is one of Energy Star’s 2013 Partners.

Owners of Energy-Efficient Homes Less Likely to Default on Mortgages

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 04:18:25 EST

The more efficient the home, the lower the mortgage default risk, so mortgage policies should be adjusted to increase the affordability of energy-efficient homes, according to new study.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

California Adopts New Building Standards

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:25:12 EST

The new code includes stricter energy efficiency requirements and more-straightforward rules for accessibility.

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.