IAPMO Publishes 2024 Editions of UPC and UMC
New editions include significant changes to the codes, plus updates to existing guidance. IAPMO has...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Florida's Immigration Policy Disrupts Construction Sector
Reports from Florida find that immigrant construction workers have stopped showing up for work, so...
Passive House: Pond Views and Privacy
An unusual parcel shape leads to a slew of successful Passive House features. Take a retiree with...
2021 IECC Residential Overview and DOE Field Study Findings
Learn from Shaunna Mozingo about new findings in the realm of maximizing energy cost savings...
Green Builder's 2023 Sustainable Brand Index
When our readers think about green building, here’s what comes to mind first. As the world went...
The Backyard: A Place for Healing
Here’s the latest research, trends, ideas, and photos on what’s happening in home landscaping. The...
Fewer Kids + Smaller House = Greener Planet
Multiple factors go into people’s choices about having kids, but for some millennials, housing and...
Value Insulation
Here’s a new trick for cooler attics, energy savings, and reduced heat gain in HVAC systems. As...
Zero-Energy Housing: 5 Faster, Better, and Cheaper Innovations
These five innovations offer ways to stay ahead of disruption in the building industry. Two key...
3 Key Ways Green Builders Can Excel at ESG
Here’s how to plan, report, and excel at ESG. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
The Promise of High-Performance Prefab
Builders facing the triple threat of labor shortages, soaring material costs and lingering supply...
Radiant Barrier vs Spray Foam Insulation (Pros & Cons)
When it comes to keeping your home cool in the summer or warm in the winter, you want to know which...
Sustainable Home Is a Repeat Performer
Design experience was the key in meeting a second-time client’s request for an even greener home....
