A Deep Energy Retrofit Brings ReNEWW House HERS Score to Near Zero
The first phase of the ambitious ReNEWW House project has slashed this home’s HERS score to near...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Power Your Cordless Tools with this DIY Solar Charging Station
The key is to skip the inverter and power directly from 12-volt batteries. Solar-powered charging...
The Age of the Pool is Over. Long Live the Spool!
If your client wants a swimming pool, try talking them into a sustainable spa instead. Swimming...
Tankless Water Heating and Geothermal? The Perfect Match
Combining these time-tested technologies can be a big energy saver. HAVING A 50 OR 80 GALLON TANK...
Passive Solar and Earth-Bermed Homes Have a Chance
Some energy-saving ideas from the 1970s are much more viable now, thanks to new products and...
Tips for Running Electric Wiring Through SIPs
Builders at Mariposa Meadows are following these best practices for running electrical wires using...
Insulation and Air Sealing
Insulation makes any project greener, but choosing the best product requires more than just looking...
Modular Hobbit House Can Be Buried in Your Back Yard
A new twist on tiny house living, the prefab system is virtually indestructible, and takes...
Rigid Insulation: Best Practices
Extra-thick layers of exterior insulation can greatly improve the energy performance of homes, but...
Durable Siding Options: Side By Side
Not too long ago, if you were building a house in this country, there were only three major...
Video: New, Award-Winning Self-Leveling Underlayment
USG Durock™ Brand EcoCap™ Self-Leveling has just won the 2015 Innovator of the Year Award from The...
Duct-Sealing Strategies for Retrofits
A side-by-side field study of two duct-sealing techniques shows that both methods are effective and...
Optimal Whole-House Ventilation
Choosing the optimal whole-house ventilation system for an existing home can improve indoor air...
