EcoBuilding Pulse: Latest Articles

Team Capitol DC: A Look Inside the Harvest House

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:32:49 EST

Three D.C.-based universities join forces in the first Solar Decathlon to be held outside the District.

NYC Mayor’s Carbon Challenge Fosters Awareness

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:02 EST

The initiative is drawing attention to the importance of greenhouse gas reduction in commercial buildings.

Natural Beauty

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:51:52 EST

A Vermont house sips energy in a leafy lakeside setting.

Campground Blue Pine, Sustainable Northwest Wood

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:46:33 EST

Trees killed by insect infestations are given new lives as flooring and paneling.

Project Gallery: Aliceville - Federal Correctional Institution and Satellite Camp

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:42:36 EST

The first LEED Silver federal correctional institute and campus: User-generated architecture from GRW.

Porch Flooring, Perennial Wood

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:03:50 EST

Modified through a proprietary process, this wood porch flooring stands the test of time.

High-Performance Buildings in the Developing World

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:19:05 EST

Fast-growing economies overseas offer a range of opportunities for sustainable solutions, and David Croteau, AIA, a principal at Flasnburgh Architects, shows how a firm can capitalize on this mix.

ICYMI: This Week in Green Building

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:06:58 EST

A roundup of this week's top green building stories.

Sonar Collection, Aparici

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:37:27 EST

Get the look of concrete and distressed wood in porcelain tile.

Cottage Blends Historic Charm with Modern Efficiencies

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:02:56 EST

Rebuilt 1930s-style cabin looks old, but it performs more efficiently than most new homes.

Rain of Chain, Lolo Palazzo

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:26:37 EST

Rev up any design with a luminaire made from reclaimed bicycle and motorbike chains.

2030 Palette Released in Beta

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:49:10 EST

The free, web-based tool from Architecture 2030 emphasizes low-carbon building principles.

Eco-Porcelain IV, Architectural Systems

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:28:26 EST

Offered in a palette of muted earth hues, Architectural Systems’ Eco-Porcelain IV also tries to do good for the Earth by incorporating 40% pre-recycled content.

Energy Legislation Tracker Launches

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:27:15 EST

New database from Colorado State University tracks energy legislation across the country.

NRC661, Noritz

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:51:40 EST

This tankless water heater requires a smaller gas connection than conventional tankless heaters.

Product: Passive Windows from Marvin

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:46:21 EST

The American-made wood units meet European and U.S. standards for Passive House projects.

Icon, LeonardoCeramica

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:45:30 EST

This full-bodied porcelain tile is from the first Italian tile manufacturer to be certified by Green Squared

HGA Completes Phase One Design for College of the Desert West Valley Campus

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:52:08 EST

A clean slate site in Palm Springs becomes an opportunity for Net Zero-plus design from HGA Architects and Engineers.

ICYMI: This Week in Green Building

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:50:04 EST

A roundup of this week's top green building stories.

Elements, Durcon

Thu, 9 May 2013 07:40:41 EST

This durable countertop is made of a proprietary blend of natural quartz and post-consumer recycled glass.