Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Marketing Green Building Through the Lens of Long-Term Affordability
Passive House Lessons: The Three Rs
Why Electrification Alone Won’t Deliver Better-Performing Homes
The Sitka Solution
ZEHR: The Comfort Zone
Little but Large
Inside Smart Home Adoption Trends
2026 Generational Marketing
Healthy Homes: An Ongoing Journey for Wellness
Virtual Power Plants: The Future of Community-Powered Energy
Code Compliance: Finding and Sizing the Right Pipe
A Certified Zero Energy Ready Champion
New Energy Architecture: Security, Independence, and Trust
EPDs Are the Conversation Starter
Comfortable by Design
Streamlined Home Performance Tool for Every Home
Smarter Water Systems with Advanced Pumps
It's Complicated
Why Building Performance Starts at the Envelope
Year-End Reflections
Sound That Moves With You
Closing the Loop on Flooring
Why Accurately Measuring Water Demand Matters
Leaning Into a Sustainable Nesting Season
Unlocking Water’s Potential in an Off-Grid Prefab
State of the Industry 2026: Point of Convergence
Tackling Embodied Carbon in Residential Construction
How Thermally Modified Wood Enhances Homes
An AI Primer Without the Hype
Healthy and Sustainable Drywall
On the Rise
Is a Fixer-Upper Really an Affordable Solution?
Reimagining Prefab
Affordable Green Duplexes Help Solve Housing Crisis
Dirty Little Secrets About Open Floor Plans
Sustainable Comfort with Stunning Furniture
Rising Insurance Costs Make Resiliency a Key Builder Selling Point
2025 in Review
Carbon Offsets Are Tomorrow’s Homebuilding Imperative
Efficient Hot Water with Heat Pump Technology
Matt Risinger On The Next Wave of HVAC Innovation
High-Performance Air and Water Barrier for Extreme Climates
Building Resilient Homes in an Era of Climate Extremes
Beautiful Slip Resistant and Anti-Microbial Tile
Water Efficiency: One of the Fastest-Rising Features in Real Estate Listings
Elegant, Scratch Resistant, Antimicrobial Countertops
Housing at a Crossroads: Market Forces Transforming 2026
Homebuyers Shift Focus From Lowest Upfront Cost to Long-Term Value
Smart Solutions, Strong Cities
Earth Mover
An Affordable Mortgage Option May Be Heading Your Way – But Do You Really Want It?
Sustainability in Surround Sound
Green Banking: Where Climate Activism and Capitalism Collaborate
The Power to be Humble
Resilience from the Inside Out
Why Walkable Neighborhoods and Green Spaces Win With Homebuyers
How to Use Windows and Doors to Bring the Outdoors In
Inside the Walls: Keeping the Noise Out and Comfort In
Crafting Sustainable Beauty Underfoot
From the Outside In: Durability at the VISION House Hickory Grove
Powering the Future in Conjunction with Local Utility
Frontlines of Climate Action: The Energy Awakening
First Installation of Radiant Ceiling Panels in U.S.
Design for Decades: Timeless Tile at Transcend
Smart Electrical Panels Maximize the Benefits of All-Electric Homes
Harnessing Heat from the Cold
High-Performance Heat Pumps: The Backbone of All-Electric Homes
The Hidden Costs and Untapped Opportunities of Water Efficiency
Communities Need Residents—and They’ll Pay You to Become One
Going Geothermal: A Builder Case Study
The Next Era of Housing: Redefining Value and Resilience
Inside VISION House Austin’s Kitchen
Luxury Appliances Enhance Sustainability
Why Beazer Homes' Energy Series Homes Is a Big Deal
Homebuyers Want Resilience—Financial Incentives Could Seal the Deal
Climate Stress and AI Collide
Rethinking Outdoor Living: Innovation and Sustainability with Trex
Solar Power Supports Zero Energy Ready Homes
Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Part of the Neighborhood in Eco-Conscious Developments
Efficient, Healthy and Attainable Housing Through Innovation
The Heat is Inescapable, But We’re Not Powerless
IAQ Takes Center Stage in Healthy Home Demand
LEEDing the Way
On3 Closes on Equity Investment from Industry Leader
Building Performance Creates Peace of Mind
Two for One Simplified: Solar Integrated Roofing Products
Webinar: Design Homes for Tomorrow, Not Yesterday
Turning Home Dreams Into Themes
First U.S. Wildfire-Resilient Housing Project
Custom Doors Offer Sleek Design and Enhanced Sustainability
Decades of Innovation Result in High-Performance Products
Powering the Future with Solar + Storage Systems
Efficient, Strong Homes: A Question of Cost
Frontlines of Climate Action: Turning Utility Bills Into Buying Power
Despite Political Headwinds, ESG Thrives
Paying With Plastic
Home Builder Rewrites Rules on Embodied Carbon
Offsite Construction and the Dawn of Sustainable Building
Managing Uncertainty with Sales: Homebuyers Don’t Know You or Your Product!
Welcome to the OASYS
Enhanced Resilience with Thermally Modified Wood Siding
Buildings That Educate: Museums, Homes and Sustainability
AI, Talent, and the New Jobsite
Appliances that Elevate Everyday Life
Millennials Are Shaping the Future of Homebuilding
Leading from the Front
How Leak Detection and Monitoring Can Drive Net-Zero Water
How HOAs Undercut Sustainability
Beautiful Water Solutions at Transcend
Raising the Bar On Home Performance
Bright, Beautiful, and Built to Last
Sustainability Vs. Affordability: A Tale of Two Cities
Fall in Love with Nature 2025: A Look at the Winning Photo
It’s Time for a Common Purpose
Opportunity Knocks in the Multifamily Sector
Gen X Moves In: The New Face of 55+ Living
Student Days Over? Volunteer for Sustainable Causes to Get That Fall Vibe Back
Commuting with an E-Bike Leaves Your Car in the Dust
Glass in, Carbon Out: A Smarter Concrete Solution
Webinar: Building Code Update — Navigating What’s Next
Healthy Multifamily Living with Better Indoor Air Quality
Consumers Are Demanding Circularity in Building Products
Announcing VISION House Hickory Grove
Sustainable Home Finishes That Turn Heads
Keep Calm and Carry On
What the Numbers Say About Net Zero Living
Breathing Easy with Whole-Home Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Meet the Homes Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
Soaring Demand for Healthy Homes
Cost-Effective Construction
2025—Rays of Hope
How to Create a Beautiful, Durable Home Exterior
Transcend: A Glimpse Into the Future of Sustainable Living
What to Do Now that Your Renting Days are Over
From Price to Value: A Movement Takes Shape
What’s Driving Multi-Family Leasing in 2025
New Codes Mandate Mechanical Ventilation—Here’s Why ERVs Are the Best Option
The Great Regression Begins (And Other Building Code News)
Smart Panels Make Smarter Homes
Value Per Square Foot: A New Housing Metric
Why Builders Should Integrate Solar: Market Insights
Couple Revives an Old Farmhouse with Sustainable Technology
Heat Efficiency Pumps: Rewriting the Story
Unconventional Thinking
Is U.S. Housing on the Rocks or Pausing on the High Ground?
Consumers Will Spend More for Sustainability Attributes
Rebuilding Productivity in Home Construction
Smart Spaces and Clean Air
How to Stay Out of Neighbor Wars
The Power Behind a Net-Zero Home
The Electric Opportunity
Resilience Rising: Alternative Structural Systems
Keeping Your Sustainability Story to Yourself Is Bad for Business
Optimized Roof-Attic Assemblies
Smart Home Integration—A La Carte
Noncombustible Siding Helps Harden Home Against Wildfire
Shifts in Housing Size
Should Co-Buyers Have a Shelter Prenup?
A Culture of Innovation Leads to Sustainable Flooring Options
What Every Builder Needs to Know About IAQ
Talking Trees and Techno-Realism
The Push for EV Chargers in Every Home
Building Product Circularity in Action
Solving the Issue of Under-Insulation
Sustainable Tech Solutions for Simplified Living
High-Performance, High-Value: How Energy-Efficient Homes Reshape Building Market
Climate Heats Up, Homes Toughen Up
Head-Spinning Evolution of Smart Home Tech Delivers Big, And the Future is Even More Promising
A Tidal Shift: Rethinking Water Resilience
A New Era of Sustainability Rises in the Desert
Climate Disruption Plan
Beating the Austin Heat
Resilience Rising: Focused Landscaping for Tighter Budgets
Emergence of Gen Alpha: The Future of Housing
The Future of ENERGY STAR
Redefining Prefab: Precision-Built for the Future
New Study: Rooftop Solar's Climate Benefits Vastly Underestimated
Summertime Nostalgia for Sustainable Living
Webinar: Breaking the Housing Affordability Trap
Simple Tool Streamlines Pipe Sizing Decisions
History Repeats Itself (or at Least Rhymes)
Frontlines of Climate Action: Building for the Storm
5 Innovative Steps on Carrier’s Sustainability Journey
Financial Pressures Fuel Smarter, Greener Remodeling Decisions
Window Replacements: A Retrofit with Good ROI
Keeping Homes Cool Without Air Conditioning
We Turned 20! Celebrate With Us by Falling in Love with Nature
Smart Home Trends Builders and Manufacturers Can’t Ignore
Cooking Up a Smarter, Safer Future
Buying Now? You May Want to Buy New
Flying Blind? Here’s How to Get in Tune with Today’s Homebuyers
Energy Star’s Roots – the Foundation of the Green Building Movement
Top 3 Outdoor Living Features Homeowners Care About Most
EPDs at the Core of Fiberon’s Decarbonization Strategy
Customer Satisfaction Comes with Home Improvements with a Solid Payback
Mohawk Brings Comfort, Sustainability to VISION House Las Vegas
How Builders Are Navigating an Uncertain 2025
When the Incentives Disappear, Will Sustainability Win?
Tornadoes, Tariffs and ICFs
