Cold Comfort
Antarctic extremes offer lessons in building science and behavior. When architectural firm...
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.
Desert City Dream
The United States will one day have a custom-built, self-sustaining green city of its own, if...
Rebuilding in a Fire Zone
Fire, Flood, and Force: When nature unleashes its fury, why do some homes survive, while others...
Storm-Resistant Home Stands Strong in Puerto Rico
Architects employed a host of storm-proof ideas for a home built in a hurricane zone. After being...
South Pole Passive Building
The principles of passive building can even be applied in the Antarctic. As the world’s first zero...
Arab City Powered Entirely On Clean Energy
The success of Masdar City offers hope for regions facing rising temperatures worldwide. When one...
Global Warming: Time’s Almost Up
With climate change, the world is approaching several tipping points. Experts say there’s still...
Resilient House: Ready for the Next One
The road to Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery has led to Mi Casa Resistente, a catastrophe-ready...
SIPs Goes Mainstream Green
The Bunker Residence’s sustainable assets are found above and below ground. When it comes to the...
Sustainable Duplex Design
SYMBI’s Duplex One brings a sustainable two-step to the Washington, D.C. housing market. What good...
Beauty with a Net-Zero Energy Conscience
More than just a stellar design feat, this modern masterpiece proves that net-zero performance and...
A House With No Connection to the Outside World
The “Wattage Cottage” offers a glimpse of what one day might be the sustainable features of every...
2022 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Year
Greenhouse gases have the world holding its breath. But some companies are working to clear the...