Green building

A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on green building for housing for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
energy efficient homes, energy efficiency, green homes
Some studies indicate that newly constructed homes with third-party certifications for sustainability and energy efficiency sold for more on average...
energy efficient homes, energy efficiency, green homes
For the first time in San Antonio, solar panels are becoming an option for home buyers at an affordable price point, and in the kind of new homes...
kb home, bay area, new home construction, green homes
KB Home announced the opening of ten new San Francisco Bay Area communities of its signature Built to Order energy-efficient homes.
epa, nahb, stormwater, regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency last Wednesday decided to reconsider the imposition of a nationwide cap on how much sediment can be part of the...
solar homes, green homes, energy efficient homes, MBK
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 top products of the last 12 months as chosen by the editors of Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder
Knauf is the first insulation company to verify all products as formaldehyde-free through GreenGuard
home certification, weatherization, home weatherization, home performance
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) reached 25,000 active certifications this week, more than tripling its total number of professional...
zero-energy homes, ibacos, best practices
Developers of a cost-conscious zero-energy home offer guidance on building uber-green homes on a budget.
energy efficient homes, energy efficiency, green homes
Earth Advantage Institute and the Passive House Institute U.S. will collaborate on developing an Energy Performance Score (EPS) label that can be...
 

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