Alternative Energy Creates Resilient Homes
Renewable energy, also called alternative energy, comes from natural sources: the sun (solar), the...
Matt Power, Editor-In-Chief
Veteran journalist Matt Power has reported on innovation and sustainability in housing for nearly three decades. An award-winning writer, editor, and filmmaker, he has a long history of asking hard questions and adding depth and context as he unfolds complex issues.
Pick Home Exteriors With Moisture, Temperature In Mind
When it comes to your home’s exterior, durability, maintenance and fire resistance are just as...
Florida's Immigration Policy Sends Shockwaves Through Construction Sector
Reports from Florida find that immigrant construction workers have stopped showing up for work, so...
Green Home Awards Program Launches Early
Green Builder magazine’s annual competition showcases the “best of the best” in sustainability...
We Must Move Swiftly to Build Sustainable, Affordable Batteries
Homeowners and utilities need better energy storage now. But mining lithium is not the answer. The...
Do Millennials Hold the Fix for Economic, Social, and Housing Problems?
At Green Builder Media’s virtual sustainability conference this month, young thought leaders will...
Can Artificial Grass Give You Cancer?
News reports hint at a link between plastic grass and cancer. But a distinction needs to be made...
Is Your Company an ESG Eco Leader?
Love it or hate it, the term “ESG” is part of every company’s lexicon now. Green Builder magazine...
5 Ways to Squelch Noise Levels Inside and Outside Your Home
Road traffic, construction, aircraft, and leaf blowers can not only impact your health, they may...
Can This 3D Printed Home be Squeezed Out Sustainably? Maybe.
Unlike past 3D projects printed with cement-based material, this one consists of recycled wood...
If PFAS in Toilet Paper Give Us Cancer, Bidets Offer a Solution
New research suggests that our polluted farmlands and waterways can trace the presence of PFAS to...
Build a Battery Backup for Home Heating for Under $600
This affordable homemade system activates instantly when the power goes out, and can be set up...
Scandals Tarnish Resellers of Hardwood Flooring
One company, in contrast, shows how to raise the bar with attention to chain of custody and...