Affordable Prefab Home Offers a Range of Sustainable Options

The factory-constructed model is primed for solar PV, a greywater system, and LEED-Platinum certification.

Comment on the USGBC’s LEED Green Building Rating System

The third public comment period opens March 1 for 20 days of input from green building pros on improvements and updates to the USGBC’s LEED rating system.

Case Study: New Development Focuses on Advanced Energy and Water Conservation

zHome goes well beyond the 20% water reduction guidelines of the WaterSense program.

Earth Advantage Institute to Expand Product and Service Offerings

The Oregon-based nonprofit aims to meet the needs of building industry stakeholders in Oregon, southwest Washington, and beyond.

Report Shows Environmental Benefits of Retrofits

A recent study by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Green Lab shows that retrofits of existing projects are nearly always greener than new construction projects.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Solar Decathlon Teams and Venue

The solar-powered housing competition moves to the West Coast, and adds teams from Prague and Vienna.

Helping Homeowners Boost Energy Efficiency Drives Growth of Maryland Startup

Nexus EnergyHomes marries construction design with in-home monitoring.

The 2030 Challenge’s Energy Reduction Targets Are Within Reach

Architecture 2030 says new U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast projects building energy use by 2030 will have dropped nearly 70% from 2005 due to improved building design and efficiency.

The 2030 Challenge’s Energy Reduction Targets Are Within Reach

Architecture 2030 says new U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast projects building energy use by 2030 will have dropped nearly 70% from 2005 due to improved building design and efficiency.

Dow Announces First Authorized Dealers for Energy-Generating Roof Shingles

The new dealer network will make Powerhouse Solar Shingles available in Colorado.

Construction Digital: Green Building

Tougher Energy Codes Push Framing Forward

Three experts argue for using advanced building systems to meet new standards and reduce overall costs.

Builders Honored for Energy-Efficient Projects

Some of the nation’s most energy-efficient homes and their builders were honored as winners of the 2012 EnergyValue Housing Awards.

Noble Gases for High-Performance Windows

Increased use of gases in evacuated window spaces may create supply problems, lead to next-gen solutions.

Energy Star Revised

New Version 3 rules went into effect Jan. 1 and include new checklists for thermal enclosures and HVAC installation quality.

Sam Rashkin on Codes, Standards, and Rating Systems

As the head of Energy Star for Homes, Rashkin has been driving the performance criteria found in green building rating systems since 1993, and discusses new levels of performance requirements that will shape the future of our industry.