Passive House: Pond Views and Privacy
An unusual parcel shape leads to a slew of successful Passive House features. Take a retiree with...
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.
Green Builder's 2023 Sustainable Brand Index
When our readers think about green building, here’s what comes to mind first. As the world went...
Sustainable Home Is a Repeat Performer
Design experience was the key in meeting a second-time client’s request for an even greener home....
Zero Energy, Zero Water House
A small environmental footprint makes this water- and energy-independent home a smart sign of...
Multifaceted Sustainable Home
A classic customer request turned into a prime example of sustainable building. To say that Linda...
Colorado Home Is a Lesson in Humanity
The 2023 Green Builder Home of the Year Award Overall Grand Winner illustrates how big benefits can...
Climate Action Reaction
Despite a few grumbles, President Biden’s new legislation has a lot to offer the construction...
The ESG Era
Corporate adherence to sustainability is making green real estate into an investor’s world. Over...
A New Climate Reality
Our planetary future is uncertain. But we might still change course in time. In 2019, when David...
A Pandemic Labor Shortage Epilogue?
Pre- or post-COVID-19, dealing with labor and supply issues is as challenging as ever. New year,...
The New Electric-Powered Home
With all-electric homes, it’s a case of common sense: electrify, and they will buy. Given that...
Multi-Pronged Commitment to a Decarbonized Future
This insulation giant continues to ramp up efforts to chop down its carbon emissions. When it comes...
The Art of Repurposing Porcelain Material
For this porcelain tile maker, what’s old really does become new again. Look at the Chicago skyline...