Green Builder Brand Index 2021
From familiar to new, here are the sustainability products our readers are talking about most. As...
Stars of the 2021 Hot 50 Products
2021 brings us big advances in green technology. Here is our annual gathering of the products that...
HOUSEWRAP
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,...
HVAC
The Electric Air Handler is Back
Popular in the 1960s, split system air handlers had drawbacks that caused them to fall out of...
ROOFING
Structural Insulating Panels Outperform Conventional Framing Systems
SIPs were chosen as the structural roofing system for the VISION House Seattle Cascades to enhance...
INSULATION
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...
WINDOWS
Windows Seal the High-Performance Deal
Sponsored Content This video highlights Western Window Systems’ important contribution to the...
APPLIANCES
Hot 50 Products Highlight: 5 Innovative Appliances
This year’s Hot 50 product winners, picked by Green Builder’s editors, include innovative new...
STRUCTURE
Structural Insulating Panels Outperform Conventional Framing Systems
SIPs were chosen as the structural roofing system for the VISION House Seattle Cascades to enhance...
CABINETS-AND-COUNTERTOPS
Apron-Front Sink Stuns With Ultra-Thin Walls
This new sink made with environment-friendly materials gives the farmhouse style a more svelte...
LIGHTING
ATX-LED Lighting System
LED lighting is a standard in housing now, but it is by no means perfect. ATX-LED offers a...
WOOD-BURNING-FIREPLACES
New EPA-Certified Wood Stoves Burn Cleaner
Consider these points when replacing your old wood stove. Smoke from residential wood heaters...
FLOORING
Radiant Floors Provide Indoor Air Quality Benefits
Radiant floors bring energy-efficient, low-maintenance comfort to homes while promoting a cleaner...
PLUMBING-FIXTURES
EPA Approves IAPMO to Certify Soil-Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers
WaterSense-labeled soil-based irrigation controllers save water and promote healthier plants. IAPMO...
DOORS
TruStile Doors Raise the Bar on Sustainable MDF Production
Ahead of the curve, this door manufacturer includes 60 percent recycled material and low-VOC...
EXTERIORS
VISION House at Mariposa Meadows: Exterior Motives
Don’t be fooled by the tranquil appearance of the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows—this is a...
FINISHES
Smart Lighting Solves Anguished Paint Decisions
New technology allows you to select from 16 million light colors, to fine tune your wall paint to...
OUTDOOR-LIVING
Will Your Love of Lawns Be Requited?
One surprising statistic about first-time home buyers is what they put as the number one priority:...
VENTILATION
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...
ALTERNATIVE-ENERGY
Sizzling Hot Solar
Despite pandemic-induced disruptions early in the year and regulatory uncertainties, the solar...
SMART-AND-CONNECTED-TECHNOLOGY
Editor’s Product Find: The Aquanta Retrofit Water Heater Control
Water heating uses more energy than anything in a house, except space heating. This wifi-controlled...
HOT-WATER-SYSTEMS
Editor’s Product Find: The Aquanta Retrofit Water Heater Control
Water heating uses more energy than anything in a house, except space heating. This wifi-controlled...