Major Changes to the Title 24 Building Code
From insulation to ventilation, here's what builders will need to know. Residential Envelope ABOVE...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Maximizing the Durability of Deep Cycle Batteries
As solar storage and electric vehicles become mainstream, careful management of batteries can make...
Whirlpool: Sustainable Plants, Products & Practices
Even after half a century, new green frontiers are still being reached. When Whirlpool began...
Assisted Living Technology for the Physically Disabled
When dealing with a disability, it’s today’s tech to the rescue. Having a physical disability used...
Staying Home: A Look at Assisted Living Technology
The baby boomer generation has entered the period of life when it needs assistance to live...
Dementia Villages Evoke Nostalgia, for Better and Worse
Manifesting an alternate reality that fuses Pleasantville with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,...
Compact Water Heating for Tiny Houses
Although a bit more expensive, a “triple threat” system of solar, electric and gas backup delivers...
Calculate Nearby Noise Levels Before You Build
Use commons sense and math to get a quick read on whether the site you've chosen will be quiet...
Cracking the Tiny House Weight Problem
This panelized tiny home builder has knocked his shell weight down to 2,050 lbs. for an 8 x 24-foot...
Wanted: A Code for Tiny, Resilient Structures
Tiny homes are cool, but right now, they’re caught in code limbo. I recently attended the Tiny...
Remote Control Snow Melting for Rooftop Solar
For shallow-pitch PV systems, a wifi-controlled system with a camera monitor may be your last, best...
How An Easy-to-Install & Cost-Saving Method Saved New Condominiums
Overhauled condominiums in Colorado use a lightweight, stone-free pipe system as a solution for...
Go Boldly Forward with Spray Foam, Says This Tiny House Maverick
To those hesitant to use spray foam in rolling homes, builder-designer Byron Fears says "get over...
