The Energy Efficiency Imperative: Not Just for Buildings
Government policies and programs must also aim for more-efficient, low-cost, and high-impact energy...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
The Great American Electrification
Consumer demand for all-electric homes, the quickly evolving regulatory environment and incentives...
Rebuilding in a Fire Zone
Fire, Flood, and Force: When nature unleashes its fury, why do some homes survive, while others...
How to Choose the Right Door
Learn what features matter most and the advantages of selecting the perfect door. When selecting an...
Bring the Good Air In
At the Sonders Project, builders aim to optimize indoor air quality with interconnected home...
3 Steps to ESG Success
Investor demand has led to a surge of companies adopting an environmental, social, and governance...
Are Solar Panels the Right Choice for Your Home?
Solar panels can take advantage of one of nature’s most powerful, free resources: the energy...
Storm-Resistant Home Stands Strong in Puerto Rico
Architects employed a host of storm-proof ideas for a home built in a hurricane zone. After being...
Let’s Feed the Right Wolf
If we do, the transition will still be tough, but better days lie beyond. You might have heard the...
Lawns May Survive Drought with Water Conservation
Some species have more drought and heat resilience, but if soils cross the permanent wilting point,...
Efficient Appliances Address Environmental Concerns
In a water-stressed, overly consumptive world, the products selected have a considerable impact on...
How to Control Humidity in Your Home
Hot, humid air isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s also unhealthy. Find out how to lower your home’s...
South Pole Passive Building
The principles of passive building can even be applied in the Antarctic. As the world’s first zero...
