Green & Energy Efficiency
A compilation of green and energy-efficiency products design ideas and best practices for residential builders and remodelers.
Energy-efficient homes in San Francisco may soon receive an official certification from the city, potentially boosting their resale value.
KB Home announced the opening of ten new San Francisco Bay Area communities of its signature Built to Order energy-efficient homes.
The Environmental Protection Agency last Wednesday decided to reconsider the imposition of a nationwide cap on how much sediment can be part of the...
MBK Homes is constructing 97 new solar and LEED certified townhomes and live-work units located in the southern portion of Gardena, Calif., at 1600 W...
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) reached 25,000 active certifications this week, more than tripling its total number of professional...
Westinghouse Solar and Lennar announced a supply agreement to deliver solar power systems to new home buyers.
Earth Advantage Institute and the Passive House Institute U.S. will collaborate on developing an Energy Performance Score (EPS) label that can be...
Mandatory carbon monoxide monitors and stricter drainage and insulation requirements are among the proposed changes being considered for the 2012...
The EPA and DOE have announced a program to recognize the most energy-efficient products in each category of those that have earned the Energy Star...
Professional Builder editors recently sat down with PulteGroup CEO Richard Dugas to discuss his strategy for bringing Pulte back to profitability in...
