10 Strategies to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Homes

Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank.


Green Building

 

Editor's Picks: 10 Coolest Houses of 2009

Looking for a terrific house? BUILDER design editor Jenny Sullivan shares her favorites from the past year.


georgia-pacific. dryply plywood subfloor has a water-repellant coating that absorbs up to 40% less water during the normal construction cycle than uncoated plywood, the maker says. backed by a lifetime limited warranty, the product is also sfi certified. 800-284-5347. www.gp.com. –v.m.

Green Products from the 2010 International Builders' Show

12 product introductions that contribute to a sustainably built home.


 
the 20 solar decathlon teams gather before the event's ribbon-cutting ceremony oct. 8.

2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mall

The competition promotes the present and future possibilities of green building to students, consumers, and professionals alike.


2009 Solar Decathalon

 

10 Sustainable Communities Worth Imitating

Homebuyers have flocked to these points on the map in search of greener, healthier lifestyles.


Energy-Efficient Construction

 

Builder 100

Our definitive annual report on the nation's largest home builders.

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How Builders Can Save the Planet -- One House at a Time

A radical shift toward sustainable practices may be the housing industry’s saving grace.

How Builders Can Save the Planet -- One House at a Time

A radical shift toward sustainable practices may be the housing industry’s saving grace.

 

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