Green & Energy Efficiency

A compilation of green and energy-efficiency products design ideas and best practices for residential builders and remodelers.
Product of the Week: Dow's Styrofoam SIS structural insulated sheathing
The Styrofoam SIS structural insulated sheathing from Dow combines three functions in one product: structural lateral bracing and transverse loads,...
Experts from the NAHB Research Center offer advice on making green remodeling affordable
Green remodel delivers space and safety for growing family
The latest products and design trends shaping sustainable remodeling
Builders expect that homes will be both smaller and greener in 2015, an NAHB survey revealed. The homebuilders surveyed estimated that the average...
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist
There's plenty of green product labels out there. The NAHB Research Center offers an evaluation of the major programs.
Green construction attorney and blogger Chris Cheatham talks about the potential legal pitfalls in green building and remodeling
5 narrow-lot housing concepts for today's market
In the latest installment of Professional Builder's House Review collaborative, four leading architects and designers present five narrow-lot housing...
Meritage builds ‘deconstructed’ home to demonstrate green features
Home-building giant Meritage Homes cut the ribbon last month on its first high-performance, green community in the San Antonio area. To help educate...
 

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