Building Product Durability–and Denial
The rate at which materials age and fail should factor into every building—and...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
To Maximize Heat Pump Rebates, Look for High HSPF Ratings
Just because a heat pump has a high SEER rating doesn’t mean it will automatically qualify for...
Everything You Need to Know About Net Zero Everything
Reaching net zero carbon requires us to rethink how we design and build structures, and how we...
Building Industry Among Top Donors to “Seditious” Politicians
Top donations to extremist candidates include the NAHB, NAR and The Home Depot. They should be held...
From Energy Hog to Efficient Micro Farm
Using lessons learned from a career in sustainable building, architect Stace McGee transformed a...
Sustainability Superhero: Riding the Solar Coaster
This year’s Green Builder Sustainability Superhero, Maria Kingery, has a message to others in the...
Are Couples Happier in a Bigger Home?
Don’t fall for the hype about people needing more square footage to stay married. Decades of...
Pitch Your Housing-Related Innovation!
Apply for your chance to pitch your innovative solution at Pitchfest, held at this year’s Housing...
Wood Burning Stoves Must Be Regulated Now
New research adds to the bad news about wood smoke. From lung disease to anxiety, burning wood...
A Builder’s Duty
Builders deliver one the largest and most important investments that families make. It’s a sacred...
How Much Does a Heat Pump Save Vs. Portable Electric Heaters?
You may be surprised how dramatically a heat pump can reduce your winter electric bill when...
Carbon Offsets: The Transition Towards Net Zero
As companies look to decarbonize and reach their net zero initiatives, the demand for carbon...
Seawater-Based Batteries Last 4 Times Longer Than Lithium
New technology could allow these salt-based batteries, made with sodium-sulfur, to leapfrog current...
