Latest in green-products
on December 31,2007 in Feature
Professional Builder spoke to NAHB Vice President of Advocacy Bill Kilmer to find out what its top regulatory and legislative items are for the new year.
on November 29,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The goal of this project is to demonstrate that a modern, green home can be built this inexpensively without sacrificing design or comfort.
on November 21,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
At least 850 exhibitors showcased their products and services at Greenbuild 2007. Despite long registration lines, homebuilders had much to benefit from attending this year's event. If you missed it...
on October 22,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The Solar Decathlon homes are net-zero-energy, yield zero carbon, and include the latest high-tech solutions and money-saving benefits to consumers without sacrificing comfort, convenience, and...
on September 14,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Housingzone online exclusive: Senior Editor Felicia Oliver talks with Architect Eric Corey Freed about the current state of green building affairs.
on August 31,2007 in Feature
Building green homes is growing in popularity. Six homebuilders share how their marketing efforts differentiated them from other builders.
on August 31,2007 in Feature
Green products, including a ventilation fan from Broan, a water heater from Grand Hall that combines tank and tankless water heating technology, and NuTech's Composite Recessed CFL...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
As the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council argue the merits of their respective green-building programs, dozens of local variations are springing up in housing...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
The ungainly and inefficient solar roof cells of the past are just that. Solar power is now poised to take off some of the burden placed on our nation’s power grid, as Sharp’s roof...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
In a market as competitive as housing, popular green trends can be quickly redefined to serve all sorts of interests. Without a standard definition, it's hard to know exactly what constitutes green....
on August 31,2007 in Feature
As awareness of global warming has increased alongside energy bills of consumers, the remodeling industry's focus on green building practices has grown considerably, particularly over the last five...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
Thoughtfully designed and skillfully executed, the addition to this 1940s bungalow in Ann Arbor, Mich., blends in so well with the original structure that a casual observer would be hard-pressed to...
on August 03,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The U.S. Department of Energy's third Solar Decathlon will be held Oct. 12-20, 2007, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where a cadre of teams from the United States, Canada, Germany and...
on June 19,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
In response to increasing legislative proposals to mandate residential green building practices at the state and local level, the NAHB has proactively created their own program template.
on April 10,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
A new home buyer survey finds a high rate of customer satisfaction among those who have purchased green homes, and that 63 percent of buyers are motivated by the lower operating and maintenance costs...
on April 02,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
This ambitious spec home has lofty green goals to balance its large footprint and lavish appointments to become among the most environmentally friendly homes in the area.
on March 31,2007 in Feature
Veridian Homes of Madison, Wis., was named the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Builder of the Year. Presented by the NAHB Research Center, the EVHA recognizes builders who have voluntarily integrated...
on February 28,2007 in Feature
Here's an example that shows when you integrate green elements early in the design process, a green home's look can fit into a typical neighborhood. And when you plan ahead, the costs of...
on February 28,2007 in Feature
Philips Lighting Co. has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to get the lead and mercury out of its U.S. manufacturing processes. The company has been recognized by the EPA as the...
on February 13,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The Lifecycle Building Challenge competition seeks designs that reuse materials and minimize waste. Designs and ideas must be submitted by May 15, 2007.
