Going Deep: Breaking Ground Where Winters Are Long
As our Wisconsin home project gets underway, understanding the local soils and seasonal changes...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Maximizing Concrete Block Wall Strength for Hurricanes and Tornadoes
Concrete block walls, built right, offer one of the best wind resistances available for residential...
Lighting: Complete the LED Makeover
Retrofitting your home with LEDs is money well spent. And now you can do it with style. Lighting...
Video: Composite Deck Reinforces the Human-Nature Connection
Hear from Ron Jones, owner of VISION House Mariposa Meadows, on why the expansive deck is one of...
How Builders Can Meet Their Clients’ Technology Expectations
In this webinar, Josh Christian addresses the benefits and challenges when adopting new smart home...
A Recipe for Building Success
A transformation in the homebuilding industry gets a great start via workshops, webinars, and other...
Natural Conversion
Come along for a walk in nature–and be inspired to create similar-feeling outdoor spaces wherever...
Paints & Finishes: Balance Durability with Low Toxicity
Make sourcing paints and adhesives with no VOCs a top priority, but don’t forget about proper...
Off-Grid Energy Equation Brings Grid Independence
In this video, Ron Jones breaks down the many moving pieces that supply VISION House Mariposa...
Garage Turned Home Gym
With the myQ app, Cooper Mitchell has total control of his garage – whether he’s home or away. When...
Easy, Affordable Ways for Older Adults to “Fall-Proof” a Home
You’re up … and then you’re down. Too often a fast fall in the home leads to a hospital trip,...
Alternative Energy Creates Resilient Homes
Renewable energy, also called alternative energy, comes from natural sources: the sun (solar), the...
What Happens When the Water Runs Out?
The hybrid live-virtual Next Generation Water Summit runs June 15-16 and will address tough...
