The 15 products that piqued EcoHome readers' interest, including tankless water heaters, LED lighting, and green walls.
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Biennial report from Calvert Investments finds progress among the green policies and practices of the nation’s largest home builders, but sees much more to be done.
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Architect Sarah Susanka advocates for “rightsizing” the American home.
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Make It Right representatives provide product selection and construction techniques for keeping costs down.
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Developers urge their peers to green existing buildings.
The list features five residential innovations, including composite decking, a high-efficiency toilet, and a smart pump.
14 residential products that will be on display at next week's conference and expo in Chicago.
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Pilot scoring tool ranks a house’s energy performance on a scale from 1 to 10, provides customized upgrade recommendations.
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While only 5% of the 5,300 products examined by TerraChoice were free of some form of greenwashing, the results showed improvement over last year and an increase in green product selection overall, particularly in construction.
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The economy and jobs are reshaping the household picture, a ULI panel says, as Gen Yers delay buying and boomers age in place. Among all groups, walkability and transit dominate the wish list.
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For many American consumers, the recession has put interest in sustainable housing on hold.
The concrete tiles, first installed by KB Home in California, use sun and water to convert pollutants into nitrogen
The Texas builder, a fixture in Austin’s green building scene since its early years, reflects on the industry’s evolution and the importance of building science.
Originally designed as a traditional subdivision, Prairie Ridge will now feature solar- and wind-powered homes with R-58 ICF walls and geothermal heating and cooling.
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A total of 18 programs from 14 states were recognized.
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Representatives of nearly 350 businesses lobbied federal lawmakers to pass legislation reinstating energy-saving PACE programs.
Five years after the hurricane leveled much of the region, this ultra-green home is part of the Bay-Waveland chapter’s commitment to building sustainable, affordable dwellings.
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A new government report concludes that solar power will be cheaper than power from the electrical grid by 2030.
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Ecolabel online database aims to help companies and consumers navigate claims of environmental certifications and labels for a range of products.
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Although the market for certified green homes is growing, a new national poll has found that consumer interest in owning a sustainable or energy-efficient home has declined.
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A green building product better begin as a good product. Here’s what to look for before diving deeper into a product’s green claims.
Flexible home designs offer range of sustainability features to bring thoughtfully designed green living to a broader audience.
North Carolina green builder discusses how a manageable size, employee profit-sharing, and a work/life balance help keep his company nimble and sustainable.
Kit homes were designed using the same set of materials, each of which fits into a single shipping container for easy transport to disaster sites.
High-performance Florida home meets requirements of the National Green Building Standard and the Florida Green Building Coalition, as well as achieving a Fortified for Safer Living designation.
Annual $50,000 award from The Hanley Foundation and EcoHome recognizes visionary environmental building editor, educator, and advocate.
Veteran urban designer advocates a long-term approach to sustainable neighborhood design.
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Five years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, home builders are still working to rebuild the city, many with sustainability in mind.
Manufacturer’s payment for the carbon footprint from plane, train, and truck deliveries to be invested into environment rehabilitation programs.
Pardee Homes houses built and bought this summer in select California developments include a sunny deal: free solar power packages.
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New credential from the Green Building Certification Institute designates specialized knowledge and experience of professionals participating in the planning and development of environmentally responsible communities.
A new option for the builder’s eSMART green-home program allows buyers to reap some of the utility-saving benefits of solar power without paying the upfront installation costs.
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The newly released LEED-ND will be used to score the location efficiency of HUD grant applications.
More than 60 residences have been completed and 25 sold in The Villages at Heritage Springs, one of the country’s largest solar-powered communities.
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Surprisingly beautiful and “intrinsically green,” modular houses are easy and fast to construct.
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Customers need to hear about the benefits of high-performance houses many times and in many different ways, a marketing pro told attendees at the NAHB Green Building Conference.
Ranging from high-end custom to affordable gut rehabs, the six Raleigh-Durham homes highlight the region’s diverse selection of sustainably built homes.
Contemporary post-and-beam designs now available in the U.S.
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The USGBC has kicked off its initiative for green community planning, LEED for Neighborhood Development.
Water-conserving fixtures, energy-saving appliances, and other resource-efficient wares on display at the 2010 show.
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Production builder plans to implement the initiative, in which homes use 20% less water, in select communities at no added cost.
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Proposed legislation to provide rebates for home efficiency upgrades, now moving forward in both the House and Senate, aims to put thousands of contractors back to work.
Lancaster, Calif., home will be a test case for a first-of-its-kind residential solar system with backup battery technology.
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Government investigation finds EPA program’s certification process “vulnerable to fraud and abuse.”
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Transition will make the National Green Building Standard the sole system certified by the NAHB Research Center.
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Production builders plan to offer green features standard in certain markets.
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Homestar program would provide up to $3,000 for product upgrades, whole-house retrofits.
Sustainable building experts offer predictions for the year ahead.
Annual EnergyValue Housing Awards acknowledge high-performance homes.
12 product introductions that contribute to a sustainably built home.
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Use caution when promoting green products or homes.
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Builders’ Show speakers provide overview of current and future PV market.
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Solar roofing shingles, radiant heating, underlayment, and other introductions from the show floor.
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Windows, siding, decking, and other introductions from the show floor.
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Money-saving projects are keys to selling customers on green remodeling in a down economy.
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Even as home sizes shrink, buyers still want warmth, amenities, and visual appeal, say Builders’ Show speakers.
Efforts will transform 34 abandoned properties into energy-efficient, healthy housing in 2010.
15 products for sustainable homes that will be on display in Las Vegas.
Online tool tracks green building points, making it easier to select specs that meet clients’ efficiency and sustainability needs.