The EPA just announced that 25 percent of all single-family homes built nationally in 2010 earned EPA's ENERGY STAR. Since 1995 1.2 million new homes have earned that prestigious designation. According to the EPA that's about $350 million save on utility bills and...
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon pits collegiate teams against one another to design, build and operate a solar-powered house that is cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive. The Decathlon is being held at the National Mall, West Potomac Park in...
World Green Building Week is being kicked off by countries all over the globe. The U.S. Green Building Council -- our green liaison to the rest of the world -- is happy to report that it is doing its part by "helping move the green economy debate forward, locally and...
The U.S. Green Building Council recently released a report of green building policies advanced by each of the 50 states. Always fun to see where your state stacks up against the rest. Up here in Vermont, our State Legislature enacted a policy that requires state...
Despite the apparent valley that our economy is heading towards some homebuilding companies are still doing business as usual. This new line of modular homes by Blu Homes caught my eye the other day. Called the "Lofthouse," this fusion of the traditional and modern in...
The U.S. Green Building Council and the Greenbuild Expo want to know what you think is next for Green Building. The website is looking for average folk like you and me to grab our camera and, in one minute or less, make our oracular prediction. All submitted videos...
WaterSense--the EPA's water conservation movement--has recently launched a public service campaign to increase water-saving awareness. Well, actually, it's increasing awareness of the dangers of water wasting. The campaign is called "Wasting Water is Weird," and in...
The rise in asthma cases across the country has prompted research and investigation into the air we breathe. When we turn that microscope inwards, to our home's, the results can be quite scary. Materials that off-gas, toxic cleaning products, harmful paints and stains...
It's hard to think about water savings when river banks are overflowing and flooding records are being set, but the fact is there are a number of our southern states experiencing extreme drought right now. Water is most certainly at a premium in Texas, Oklahoma, New...
Green Builder Magazine has issued its call-out for the annual Green Builder Home of the Year Awards. If you think green, build sustainably and incorporate the natural environment into your design, you should think about entering into the contest. The magazine is...
