Today’s photovoltaics are smaller, more efficient, less expensive, and better looking than ever.
Smart steps to water-conserving landscapes.
Lumber certification groups battle for identity and brand recognition.
Eleven new products for sustainable homes.
Through the point of installing insulation in his 3,600-square-foot custom home near Columbia, S.C., architect Mark Bostic has yet to make or pay for a trip to the local landfill. In Ft. Wayne, Ind., Jeff Zolnik serves about three-quarters of the area's builders with his construction waste...
Geothermal heating and cooling systems are earning their reputations as a viable alternative to traditional HVAC.
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Carpenters love wood. The smell of fresh sawdust on a crisp fall morning, the slap and ring of hammers on boards, the sturdy feel of a new house frame—what's not to love?
Natural and VOC-free paints are gaining ground as Earth-friendly options that deliver comparable performance to conventional coatings.
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A roundup of green building news, including renewable energy tax incentives and reports from West Coast Green.