Power Packed
How an EV battery is packaged is as important to the environment as how the unit runs. Electric...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Study: Home Ownership Equates to Saving Almost $30,000 Annually
Archived analyses from the early 2000s found that homeowners gained more wealth than renters. Does...
Rethinking the Perfect Wall
The new environmental separator goes beyond internal performance. It’s also a safeguard against...
The Promise of Smart Home Energy Management
The first EPA certified Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS) hit the market in 2020,...
First Look
For these Housing Innovation Award winners, thinking beyond everyday building is the only way to...
Is Updating Your Central Air a Good Investment?
You’ve just purchased an older home with a 20- or 30-year-old central HVAC system that still works....
Breathing Space
‘Today’s New Living Experience at Walnut Farm’ places indoor air quality at the forefront of the...
Why Do Livable City Lists Get It So Wrong?
One of the latest superlative lists puts Portland, Maine at the top. Take it from someone who lived...
How Carbon Credits Will Launch Us into the Future
Reflecting on the long term impact of carbon credits. Can they help us lay the foundation for a net...
Doubling Down on Decarbonization
Progress on multiple fronts continues towards decarbonization goals for 2030 and beyond. Most...
No Hurricane Straps? No Worries.
Older homes often lack the requisite metal tie downs to keep roofs on during a hurricane. Adding...
9 Signs of Tighter Times Ahead for Consumers
Consumers are less optimistic this year than builders. They’re certainly feeling the pinch of...
Doors and Windows Support Design Driven Sustainability
The Andersen Windows & Doors sustainability commitment meets the challenges of extreme weather in...
