Imagination Activists: The Panacea for Climate Change?
The UN issued a profoundly dire report on climate change, insisting that we still have an...
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Sustainable Products of the Year
Green Builder magazine’s editor-in-chief elucidates his choices for this year’s Sustainable...
A Review of 5 Carbon Calculators
Which calculators are best for quantifying the emissions of single-family homes? A common challenge...
A New Climate Reality
Our planetary future is uncertain. But we might still change course in time. In 2019, when David...
A Pandemic Labor Shortage Epilogue?
Pre- or post-COVID-19, dealing with labor and supply issues is as challenging as ever. New year,...
The New Electric-Powered Home
With all-electric homes, it’s a case of common sense: electrify, and they will buy. Given that...
The Energy Marketplace Changes Gear
Times are changing, and so will consumer engagement with energy. One of my colleagues said it best:...
Scandals Tarnish Resellers of Hardwood Flooring
One company, in contrast, shows how to raise the bar with attention to chain of custody and...
Watch: How to Integrate Indoor and Outdoor Space Sustainably
Homeowner interest in outdoor living space has skyrocketed in recent years. What features are most...
Announcing Sustainability Symposium 2023: The Great Conversion
Green Builder Media's seventh annual Sustainability Symposium 2023: The Great Conversion, was held...
What is ESG for Building?
ESG is a new concept for many people. Here are some talking points that help explain what ESG for...
10 Ways to Detox Your Sustainable Kitchen
You’re eating less meat and using less energy, but don’t stop now. Tackle the products that pollute...
Embracing Simplicity
Lessons learned from an inspiring adventure. I just returned from a trip to Chile—a wild, magical...
