Green building products from Huvco, Highland Craftsmen, Morso, and more. Read more
Smart steps to water-conserving landscapes. Read more
Today’s photovoltaics are smaller, more efficient, less expensive, and better looking than ever. Read more
Lumber certification groups battle for identity and brand recognition. Read more
The White House continues to make sustainability a priority. Read more
A touch of contemporary design and sustainability revitalizes a historic site in Charm City. Read more
Serious Materials, which recently acquired window innovator Alpen Energy Group, is tackling the wall’s most inefficient component with a new line of windows boasting unit R-values of 5 to 15. The company achieved this level, which is significantly higher than the R-2.5 to R-3 of a typical double-pane, low-E window, by reinventing the glass, the spacers, and the frame, says CEO Kevin Surace. Read more
Islands pass first state law requiring solar water heaters on new homes. Read more
Interchangeable façades add efficiency and variety to military housing in the vast California desert. Read more
When Al Gore proposed the idea last month that the U.S. could supply 100% of its energy needs with alternative sources within 10 years, he may have been overly optimistic with his statement, but not with his goals. Read more
Ask green building professionals what their biggest challenge is, and they’ll probably point to the difficulty in making product selections. Read more
Performance requirements for wood-framed wall systems have changed considerably. Here’s how to meet today’s conditions and set new standards. Read more