Wild Cards
These three radical ideas could lessen negative impacts of industry society. 1. An Empowered...
Alan Naditz
Alan Naditz is managing editor of Green Builder Magazine. He has covered numerous industries in his extensive career, including residential and commercial construction, small and corporate business, real estate and sustainability.
Powering Up: A Look at Fossil Fuel Alternatives
The Hydrogen Economy is starting to wane as cleaner energy sources catch the public eye. When...
Charging Ahead
Rechargeable batteries are about to get more powerful and safer—courtesy of Mother Nature. Where...
Healthy Home: Clearing the Air
Pollution—indoors and out—is a huge problem for homeowners. Here are new ways to combat it. When...
2024 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Year
From ‘new and improved’ to ‘cutting edge,’ these highlighted sustainable products are a grab bag of...
Green Builder Sustainable Brand Index 2024
When our readers think about green building, here’s what comes to mind first. With all the...
ADU Powerhouse
Smart use of SIP panels and building science principles in this ADU shows people it is easy to cut...
Sustainable Home Awards: The Runners-Up
Here are four homes that garnered Honorable Mention Awards in Green Builder ’s Green Home of the...
Sustainable SIPs on A Difficult Lot
Building a small sustainable custom house became a lot easier using SIPs. Structural insulated...
Net-Zero Mid-Century Modern
This eight-year-long retrofit benefitted from a “house-as-a-system” approach. When architect Carri...
Carbon–Neutral Passive House
A 25 unit carbon-neutral Passive House-designed community demonstrates the scalability of using...
Prefab 3D Modular Panels Built for Tough Houston Weather
Here’s a home designed for minimal maintenance and energy consumption in its harsh climate. Houston...
Building Science Excellence Creates a Climate Haven
No water? No problem. This home checks all the boxes: energy efficiency, IAQ, water efficiency, and...
