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
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
Heat Pump Improvements Address Cold Weather Blues and a Solar Future
Tech improvements clear the way for all-electric living. While visiting some friends in Canada this...
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
The Missing Air Barrier
From OSB to drywall, there’s a heavy-duty path to insulated performance. Insulation (such as...
WINDOWS
European Style Windows Add “Wow” to Net-Zero Modular Home
A sleek, smart modular home to be assembled this year in Colorado will feature climate-sensitive...
APPLIANCES
Beko Melds Sustainability with Functionality
Watch this video to learn more about Beko’s next-generation of appliances that will change how...
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
Ebook: Make Every House a Smart Home
Brilliant’s smart home system is helping builders and developers make high-tech a standard option...
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
Review: ProVia’s Custom Home Visualizer Makes Big Decisions Easier
Sponsored Content With a sleek online 2-D visualizer, backed by sustainable manufacturing, ProVia...
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
Wood Prices Cause Homeowners to Re-Think Decking Options
Composite materials are looking better than ever. They’re an environmental, economic, and lifestyle...
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...