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product trends

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Flowing From Forests

As recently as a year ago, Epcon Communities was not specifying hardwood flooring in...

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Water Wise

Justin Wilson has been specifying ultra-low-flow showerheads for more than three years...

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Fringe Benefits

When Trus Joist introduced the first engineered I-joist in 1969, it wasn't to save the...

 
 

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    South of Market

    If you’ve bought into the belief that building green, and especially to LEED standards, is only affordable at the upper end of the housing p...

     
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    Good Neighbors

    Mass-media showcases of green building would lead some to believe that sustainability is achieved only in ultra-modern, ultra-high-end, glas...

     

  • Green Remodeling Provides a Second Chance at Sustainability: Case Studies

    Case studies from Wisconsin and California showcase the many ways eco-friendly products and processes can make all the difference in existin...

     

building sciencerss

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    Outer Limits

    Any product junkie knows many innovative developments happen overseas. The international community's willingness to experiment with cutting-...

     

  • The New American Home 2007

    Neighborhoods used to be built this way. Back in the day, at the turn of the previous century, there were no developers, no master plans, an...

     

  • High-Performance Art

    The term “high performance” likely conjures up an image of a car, one that's sleek and speedy, with an extremely powerful engine. The expect...

     
 

the magazine

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Spring Issue

EcoHome helps residential builders, remodelers, designers, and product specifiers compete in the green building market by delivering clear, accurate, and actionable content on green building products and product trends, technical innovations, and building science. EcoHome is the professional's source for the products and practices that contribute to high-quality, practical, and long-lasting sustainable building projects.
 

In This Issue

  • Gaining Ground

    Geothermal heating and cooling systems are earning their reputations as a viable alternative to traditional HVAC.

  • Coming Soon: Modec Zero-Emissions Work Truck

    Don’t let the futuristic exterior fool you: The Modec electric work truck offers the performance pros need in a commercial hauler—just not...

  • Light Fantastic

    LED (light-emitting diode) lamps are starting to come on strong as a comparably efficient, long-lasting alternative to the current green...

 
 

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  • Defining the Green Consumer

    The first step to green building success is understanding the factors that influence your clients’ environmental consciousness.

  • Remodelers Urged to Go Green

    When it comes to making the transition to green remodeling, remodelers need to "lead, follow, or get out of the way," Carl Seville told attendees during the Remodeling Leadership Conference. "We can and must make it happen."

  • Prefab Goes Green, Gets Wired

    LivingHomes partners with WIRED Magazine to build a high-tech LEED-certified home.

 

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An update on Shaw's environmental initiatives and products.