Builder Magazine: Energy-Efficient Design

Zero Energy Casita

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:57:05 EST

Fort Worth, Texas

Riverside Mews

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:28:03 EST

Pittsburgh, Penn.

Truro Residence

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:18:18 EST

Truro, Mass.

Common Ground

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:43:14 EST

Lopez Island, Wash.

Net Zero Homes Produce as Much as Energy as They Use

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:30:37 EST

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

EnergyValue Housing Award Winner

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:26:48 EST

The trade college team from Yavapai College Residential Building Technology wins Builder of the Year award.

2010 EnergyValue Housing Award Nominees

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:36:18 EST

The winners will be announced at the International Builders' Show on Jan. 18 in Las Vegas.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Meltwater House

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:59:03 EST

Wisconsin's Solar Decathlon team focuses on affordable, off-the-shelf solutions suitable for the average family.

University of Minnesota’s Icon Solar House

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:14:56 EST

Team Minnesota updates the traditional gable house to accommodate optimum solar generation.

University of Arizona's SEED [pod] House

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:35:43 EST

Team Arizona's 2009 Solar Decathlon entry aims for equilibrium in a constantly changing desert environment.

Universidad de Puerto Rico’s CASH House

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:07:23 EST

Caribbean team brings an island feel to its Solar Decathlon House.

Team Alberta’s SolAbode House

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:38:58 EST

This net-zero house channels Canadian landscapes by synthesizing wood, water, stone, and light.

Ohio State's Solar House I

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:26:55 EST

From its barn siding to its locally sourced materials, OSU’s Solar Decathlon entry channels the Buckeye State inside and out.

Schumacher Homes Introduces New Designs With Green Teasers

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:27:43 EST

Its G-Line series promotes a "philosophy" of living.

Penn State’s Natural Fusion House

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:41:15 EST

A strong connection to the outdoors and locally sourced materials keep PSU’s Solar Decathlon house in tune with its natural surroundings.

2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mall

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:42:26 EST

DOE-sponsored competition challenges students to design, build, and operate a solar-powered house.

Yannell House, Chicago

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:23:03 EST

2009 Builder's Choice, Grand Award, Green/Sustainable home

Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes, La Quinta, Calif.

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:12:14 EST

2009 Builder's Choice, Grand Award, Affordable housing project; Green/Sustainable community

8 Tips for Making Small Houses Feel Larger

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 03:11:10 EST

As the economy shrinks floor plans, these design tricks can help make the most of smaller spaces.

Architect Association Requires Members to Take Yearly Sustainable Design Training

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:21:15 EST

Move could result in more energy-efficient and healthy single- and multifamily buildings.