Initiated by Masco Home Services, the 10-year-old certification program is based on building science principles. Read more
Upcoming changes to LEED-H will aim to streamline the certification process, reduce paperwork, and move toward performance-based criteria. Read more
Some aspect of the success or failure of your green building projects relates directly to how well you apply building science principles. Read more
New research, code requirements, and material assemblies are driving strategic changes rainscreens. Read more
12 green products from the residential construction industry’s largest event. Read more
New products for green-built homes. Read more
Accepting the Living Building Challenge
Considered by many to be the most stringent standard in North America, the Living Building Challenge forces green designers to question every building practice and product. Read more
Although tankless water heaters have gotten a lot of attention the last few years, tank-style units offer plenty of efficient options, and in some cases, are actually more efficient. Read more
When it comes to selecting siding, there are lots of options--and no silver bullet. Here's what attributes to look for. Read more
Shirley contracting had to enlist a true team of experts, including several engineers, a land-use planner, two landscape architecture firms, and a wildlife biologists, to tackle the challenges this steep and sensitively-zoned site presented. Read more
Generations-old siting techniques and state-of-the-art energy modeling combine for a modern twist on the rural farmhouse. Read more
A Milwaukee architecture firm tranforms a dated and dysfunctional production house into an AIA award-winning home Read more
Thick, tight wall assemblies, a compact shape, and continuous insulation help this New York home achieve the rigorous requirements of the German-born standard. Read more
Designed with energy and water conservation in mind, the 118-home California community includes low-flow fixtures, recirculation pumps, and native landscaping. Read more