Green Design
Green Design
DOE’s Energy Star Program To Sell Upgrades
The Energy Star Home Upgrade consists of six high-impact, energy-efficient improvements for houses
Working Toward Affordable, Resilient Homes
A new natural disaster protection act from NAHB aims to support hazard mitigation projects
Design
Client Design Choices in the Time of Social Media and AI
Social media speeds up the trend cycles, and now artificially created images are falling into homeowners' hands
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Innovative Products: A DIY Solar Solution Ready in Minutes
A DIY solar option
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Chicago green-home tour is an eye opener
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit a group of homes that were featured in Chicago’s first GreenBuilt Home Tour. Sponsored by the U.S. Green…
Building Science: DOE home makes big impression, small footprint
The first certified DOE Challenge Home—the Wilson Residence in Winter Park, Fla.—produces more energy than it uses with construction costs one-third less than originally proposed. Completed in May 2012, this 4,305-square-foot custom home scores a HERS 57 without solar, which is well below the HERS 100 for a standard home built to code.
Owens Corning reports achievement of seven environmental footprint goals
In its 2012 Sustainability Report, released Tuesday, Owens Corning announced that it has met all seven of its original 10-year environmental footprint goals, while improving safety for the 11th consecutive year. The report also revealed measurable progress toward the company’s 2020 sustainability goals.
Building Science: 60-year-old home retrofitted for the future
The energy assessment began with an initial blower door test and inspection, which confirmed the exterior walls contained almost no insulation. As for the insulation in the attic, the homeowners wanted to remove the existing roof and add a second story complete with HVAC equipment.
More consumers getting on board with net-zero homes
Whenever I come across an article in the Wall Street Journal touting some new-home trend, I see it as a sign of mass appeal. Take the story in the…
Building Science: Making the most of an improving remodeling market
The aging baby boomer market, consisting of individuals between 48 and 67 years old, will play a major role in the remodeling renaissance. As this generation moves into retirement, they will seek retrofits to their current homes.
WhisperGreen LED Ventilation Fans
WhisperGreen LED Energy Star-rated fans/lights from Panasonic Eco Solutions provide spot and whole house ventilation.
Apollo II Solar Roofing System
Featuring integrated photovoltaic panels, the Apollo II solar roofing system from CertainTeed combines greater energy efficiency and improved aesthetics with easier wiring installation.
Rheem Residential Tank Water Heater
The new Energy Star-qualified high-efficiency condensing power direct vent water heater from Rheem is the first in the industry to employ high-efficiency condensing technology in a residential tank design.
Senate bill would reform EPA’s lead renovation, repair, and painting rules
A bill to reform the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.