The High Cost of Rolling Back Climate Regulations and Energy Programs
Recent federal proposals to dismantle key clean energy initiatives are environmentally regressive...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Why Heat Pump Water Heaters Are Unsung Heroes of Efficient Homes
Water heaters are emerging as a key upgrade for energy savings, decarbonization, and long-term cost...
Building Envelope Lessons from VISION House Austin
Layering insulation products pumps up the performance of the VISION House Austin. When Green...
A Grim Reality Check
We find ourselves once again in the dire straits of a cycle where profit is paramount. Worse, many...
Watt Are You Waiting For? Join Our Free Home Electrification Event
Join the Next Generation Influencer Group (NGIG) on May 28 at 1 ET for a free virtual event on home...
Backyard Options that Stand Up to the Heat
Put sustainability and your local climate conditions at the forefront when you upgrade your back...
Raising the Bar High Above the Code
An above-and-beyond upgrade showcases higher-level sustainability. When your “standard” model home...
Convergence of Change Makers
The Sustainability Symposium 2025 brought together industry luminaries to explore accelerating the...
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Green Builder Invites Readers to “Sound Off”
A new portal for guest columnists offers industry pros, manufacturers, and creative thinkers a...
Decked Out and Loving It at VISION House Austin
See how the TimberTech deck at VISION House Austin supports easy low maintenance outdoor living so...
Is It Ever “Too Hot” for Heat Pumps?
Extreme temperatures put home cooling to the test, but don’t assume that heat pumps can’t hold...
Tech Brings Us Closer to Lower Cost, Higher Performance Homes
From the design process to building operations, technological innovations are reimagining the...
Sustainability Tips for Kitchens and Baths
More ways to upgrade your kitchen and bathroom while downgrading your carbon footprint. If you’re...
