Healthy Home Trends: A Builder’s Perspective
If buyers will pay 1% more for healthy home solutions, what should you offer? Here’s what Thrive...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Webinar: Full Life Cycle Impact Approach for the Building Sector
Watch this engaging webinar with DOE expert Heather Goetsch and learn specific ways to reduce the...
Before You Mitigate Radon, Consider Spray Foam Insulation
Research shows that closed-cell spray foam insulation creates a highly effective barrier against...
How to Use the Performance Path to Meet Energy Code Compliance
This new resource provides an overview of performance path options for meeting IECC requirements....
New Guidance for Atmospheric Water Generators
ASSE standard for atmospheric water generators designated an American National Standard....
Pros and Cons of Solar-Powered Air Conditioners
Higher efficiency makes heat pumps powered by solar PV viable, but hybrid systems make more sense...
Thinking Deeper: Earth Sheltered Houses
By using the natural insulating qualities of soil and an innovative, fast assembly method, this...
Webinar: Zero is the Future of Housing….And No Extra Cost if Optimized
This free webinar was presented by Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect, U.S. DOE Building Technologies...
Tiny RV Home Sales Boom in Florida as Pandemic Rages
Turnkey models of a hybrid RV-tiny home, priced at about $45,000, appeal to urbanites fleeing...
ICC and SEAOC Release New Seismic Design Manuals
The new seismic design manuals have been updated to reference the 2018 IBC and are available in...
IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator Available for Download
IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator version 2.0 offers new and enhanced features. While the basic...
DIY on the Rise
With people spending more time at home during the pandemic, DIY projects have surged by up to 75%...
VISION House at Mariposa Meadows: Exterior Motives
Don’t be fooled by the tranquil appearance of the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows—this is a...
