Builder Magazine: Green Building

From Show Floor to Reality: BUILDER 2009 Modular Show Home Earns LEED-Platinum Green Rating

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:02:50 EST

Concept home puts down roots and becomes the first LEED-Platinum house in Newport Beach, Calif.

Structural Insulated Panels Have Many Fans, So Why Don't More Builders Use Them?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:23:18 EST

SIPs offer superior energy efficiency to conventional stick-frame building.

Case Study: Post-Katrina, Mississippi Habitat Chapter Sets Its Sights on Green Building

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:07:40 EST

Five years after the hurricane leveled much of the region, this ultra-green home is part of the Bay-Waveland chapter’s commitment to building sustainable, affordable dwellings.

Solar Power’s Price to Plummet

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:08:01 EST

A new government report concludes that solar power will be cheaper than power from the electrical grid by 2030.

New Web Site Catalogs Eco-Certifications

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:27:47 EST

Ecolabel online database aims to help companies and consumers navigate claims of environmental certifications and labels for a range of products.

Survey: Consumer Interest in Green Homes Declines

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:44:15 EST

Although the market for certified green homes is growing, a new national poll has found that consumer interest in owning a sustainable or energy-efficient home has declined.

12 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Green Building Product

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:09:47 EST

A green building product better begin as a good product. Here’s what to look for before diving deeper into a product’s green claims.

Waste-Heat Recycling

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:38:21 EST

New technologies are coming online that can capture waste heat and transfer it to a home's heating system.

DOE Supports Solar Energy

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:36:52 EST

The DOE awards grants to two local government organizations toward incorporating more solar energy generation in communities across the country.

Balancing Marketability and Environmental Sensibilities in a High-Performance House

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:05:16 EST

Connecticut spec builder accomplishes reducing environmental impact while building homes that are profitable.

Web-Based Materials Reuse Exchange Launches

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:10:32 EST

The online C&D Material Trader Network allows building pros to buy, sell, and donate salvaged and surplus materials.

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.

On the Front Lines: Michael Chandler, Chandler Design-Build

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:54:54 EST

North Carolina green builder discusses how a manageable size, employee profit-sharing, and a work/life balance help keep his company nimble and sustainable.

Design Competition Challenges Architects to Create Sustainable, Safe Housing for Disaster Victims

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:21:48 EST

Kit homes were designed using the same set of materials, each of which fits into a single shipping container for easy transport to disaster sites.

Case Study: Tampa House Built to Sustainable and Storm-Resistant Standards

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:53:45 EST

High-performance Florida home meets requirements of the National Green Building Standard and the Florida Green Building Coalition, as well as achieving a Fortified for Safer Living designation.

High-End Prefab Home Purveyor Launches More Affordable Collection

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:20:37 EST

Marmol Radziner says new Locomo modular line will have fewer bells and whistles.

Alex Wilson Selected for the 2010 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:10:32 EST

Annual $50,000 award from The Hanley Foundation and EcoHome recognizes visionary environmental building editor, educator, and advocate.

AIA Issues New Software to Help Firms Perform Energy Modeling

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 02:56:27 EST

Reporting tool advances the group’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.

Classic Housing Styles Can Be Green

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:14:29 EST

High-performance and resource-efficient building practices can transcend housing styles to include traditional and classic forms.

Green Building Fastest-Growing Trend in the Housing Industry

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:49:34 EST

The NAHB and its members are leading the way in the effort to make new homes greener.