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
Products
Innovative Products: A DIY Solar Solution Ready in Minutes
A DIY solar option
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Building Science: The Theory and Practice of Sustainability
Programs like Energy Star, LEED, and Passivhaus are taking complex engineering and building science and converting it into marketing bites and energy scores.
U.S. orders tariffs on Chinese solar panels
The ruling is preliminary and would not take effect until later this year.
Smart energy efficiency solutions for remodelers
Finding modest investments that can bring repeat savings for homeowners
Using rainscreens in remodeling: Thinking beyond drainage
Proper moisture management techniques are critical to the performance and life span of a structure
Professional Remodeler, CEDIA, NARI, NKBA Partner at KBIS Collaboration Station
PR editors will moderate seven panel discussions at the Chicago show
6 trends and tips for bathroom remodeling in 2012
Bathroom remodels offer a chance to make a big impact without breaking the bank
Proper air sealing and insulation of residential homes
One of the most cost-effective ways to increase home efficiency is with proper air sealing and insulation.
Touch ‘n Seal Fire Retardant Insulation
Touch ‘n Seal’s new Class 1 Fire Retardant Spray Foam is both thermal insulating and sound attenuating.
Selling green remodeling in today's market
Is it possible to sell green remodeling in a down market? What are the challenges and opportunities presented by sustainability and energy efficiency? Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked to remodelers Matt Hoots and Todd Lincoln about how they do it.
Locating the thermal envelope in remodeling projects
Deciding exactly where to place the thermal envelope is one of the most important decisions made when planning an exterior renovation or major addition.