2022 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Year
Greenhouse gases have the world holding its breath. But some companies are working to clear the...
Green Builder Brand Index 2022
New winners, new losers, as manufacturers jostled to control the sustainable high ground. In this...
HOUSEWRAP
Net-Zero Begins with High-Tech Wraps
At The Sonders Project, DuPont weatherization products, including Tyvek DrainWrap and DuPont...
HVAC
Solar Powered Air Conditioner Bridges DIY Divide
A field test of Airspool’s leading edge high SEER inverter compressor unit taught me many of the...
ROOFING
Solar Panels May Handle Hail Better Than Some Metal Roofs
Research shows that in many cases, solar panels have shown less damage from high wind and hail than...
INSULATION
Why High-Performance Insulation Matters
At The Sonders Project, Thrive Home Builders is leaning on Owens Corning insulation to help meet...
WINDOWS
Smart Window Shades Boost Energy Savings
Window coverings can help improve energy efficiency when used correctly, as was done in this...
APPLIANCES
Efficient Appliances Address Environmental Concerns
In a water-stressed, overly consumptive world, the products selected have a considerable impact on...
STRUCTURE
Viewrail Stair Systems: Fast & Fabulous
National floating stair system fabricator commands all aspects of a perfect stair installation....
CABINETS-AND-COUNTERTOPS
Green Kitchen Cabinets 101
When your customers demand green cabinets, how do you determine which ones are sustainable? Here’s...
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
Don't Let Your Floors Crumble Under Your Feet
Sponsored Content ReVISION House Austin says goodbye to the old floors and hello to Mohawk's...
PLUMBING-FIXTURES
Why Are Home Plumbing Systems Failing More Than Ever? Look to Chlorine
According to building science experts, low-flow fixtures and other factors have made certain types...
DOORS
Elegant, Sustainable Doors
Meticulously designed doors from TruStile bring a sense of luxury and permanence to Transcend...
EXTERIORS
A Protective, Sustainable Option for Exterior Siding
Sponsored Content Why has building pro CR Herro chosen aluminum siding for his dream Home? Owner of...
FINISHES
Sherwin-Williams Brings Light to Air Purifying and Sanitizing Technologies with New Living Well Collection
Sponsored Content The company’s innovative paints can help to improve indoor air quality and...
OUTDOOR-LIVING
Outdoor Living Guide Reveals What Today’s Homeowners Want
The “Call of the Wild” is more compelling than ever. Here’s what homeowners are doing with their...
VENTILATION
Recirculating Range Hoods Do Too Little to Protect Your Lungs
The ubiquitous carbon filters such as those installed with over-the-range microwaves show...
ALTERNATIVE-ENERGY
Should Your Solar Panels Be Two-Faced?
Bifacial solar panels generate more power than traditional solar panels and come with a longer...
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...