Resilience Rising: Alternative Structural Systems
Lumber volatility may push more builders toward faster, more insulating wall systems that require...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Keeping Your Sustainability Story to Yourself Is Bad for Business
Don’t be afraid to talk about your sustainability efforts. Staying silent will actually cost you...
Optimized Roof-Attic Assemblies
A roof system is a layered assembly that must function as a cohesive unit to ensure energy...
Smart Home Integration—A La Carte
If you’re not already including numerous smart Wi-Fi features in even your most basic home models,...
Noncombustible Siding Helps Harden Home Against Wildfire
In regions at extreme risk of wildfire, Hardie siding can be part of a fire mitigation plan. Fire...
Shifts in Housing Size
Smaller floorplans cost less to build, use fewer resources, and run on a lot less energy over the...
Should Co-Buyers Have a Shelter Prenup?
Buying property with friends, relatives, and partners (romantic or not) may make financial...
A Culture of Innovation Leads to Sustainable Flooring Options
After nearly 150 years in business, Mohawk knows that innovation is a necessity for longevity–for...
What Every Builder Needs to Know About IAQ
This video interview is packed with insights for builders, architects, and homeowners who care...
Talking Trees and Techno-Realism
Can listening to forests offer solutions in a changing climate? When I first heard about Tim...
The Push for EV Chargers in Every Home
Most of the 28 million EV chargers needed by 2030 will be installed in homes. Are you prepared?...
Building Product Circularity in Action
From bread bags and sawdust to a billion-dollar brand, Trex’s journey is one of relentless...
Solving the Issue of Under-Insulation
Homeowners with high utility bills and inadequate heating and cooling may need more than a new HVAC...
