DIY on the Rise
With people spending more time at home during the pandemic, DIY projects have surged by up to 75%...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
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...
Remove the Bad Septic Odor From Your Home for About $100
What causes foul odors from septic systems to enter a home? A failed sink or toilet trap could be...
Three Keys to Reducing Airborne Covid-19 in Elementary Schools
How can we make the return to kindergarten or elementary school safer during the pandemic?...
Pandemic-Proof Products for a Healthy Home
Few products can reduce pandemic risks at home better than self-sanitizing toilets, HVAC and...
Review: Solving Multiple Indoor Air Problems with a Panasonic ERV
Hands-on install of FV-10VE1 provides instant solution to high CO2 and particulate levels. I'VE...
Offset Embodied Carbon With Solar Panels
Getting to zero carbon requires lowering the embodied carbon in a building as far as possible and...
Post-Frame Net Zero House Has Proven Popular Among Would-Be Buyers
With a metal roof, solar array and extreme energy efficiency this home continues to turn heads. On...
Toilet Paper is Not the Answer
Standing in line at the local discount store recently, I watched a woman in her late 60s struggle...
Free Webinar: Riding Out The Storm
Resilient housing products and preparation in an age of monster storms, raging wildfires and deadly...
Heat Pump Magic
We take it for granted. Refrigerators draw heat from inside a cold cabinet and they reject that...
Lamp in Bathroom Vent Fan Targets Mold and Bacteria Growth
Broan’s new bath fan, designed for in-room replacement, marks an innovative first: preventing mold...
COGNITION Monthly Snapshot: Indoor Air Quality—A New Urgency
As awareness of virus pathways and pollutants rises, so does interest in healthy indoor air. This...
