Real-World Zero Net Energy Homes
A new book based on a report to the California Energy Commission is a treasure trove of information...
Posts about Building Science (9)
The Electric Air Handler is Back
Popular in the 1960s, split system air handlers had drawbacks that caused them to fall out of...
Hot 50 Product Standout: Ventilation With a Hack
Watch this video and learn how the Broan-NuTone AI Series fresh air system solves a vexing problem...
Zero Energy Rental Townhouses
The Walk offers residents an all-electric, sun-powered lifestyle and wins a Green Builder Home of...
Best Made Houses, Home Location & Health, Climate Resistance
Green Builder Media continues to churn out the most relevant content you need to keep your building...
Traditional Home Wins Alternative Building Category
With a HERS rating of 17, this traditional-looking home boasts exceptional building science at all...
Webinar: The Mainstreaming of High Performance
Learn how to build high-performance, cost-effective, innovative homes in this webinar featuring...
Spray Foam’s Pollution Reduction Outweighs Initial GHG Impact
A new report modeling SPF’s impact on the CO2 footprint of a home over its lifespan finds huge...
New Drainable WRB Offers a Disruptive Upgrade for Wall Assemblies
This self-stick, water-resistive barrier acts as a sort of Swiss army knife, solving building code,...
Zero-Energy Passive House Earns Green Award
This winner of Green Builder's Home of the Year awards program boasts efficiency everywhere you...
Housing Can No Longer Lag In Innovation
Take a look at any industry and you will see massive change and innovation over the past decade....
Green Home of the Year: Energy-Efficient Compact House
Above-and-beyond energy saving features in this cost-effective New Zealand home won over Green Home...
Why are Clothes Dryer Lint Fires on the Rise in New Homes?
Deadly house fires caused by dryer lint are on the rise, due largely to the use of extended duct...
