Thinking Deeper: Earth Sheltered Houses
By using the natural insulating qualities of soil and an innovative, fast assembly method, this...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
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...
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...
