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  • Case Study: Green, Modern Farmhouse in Alabama

    Generations-old siting techniques and state-of-the-art energy modeling combine for a modern twist on the rural farmhouse.

  • 6 Tips for Selecting an Energy-Saving Cool Roof

    Cool roofs can save homeowners 7% to 15% in cooling costs. Here's what you need to know.

  • Knauff Insulation KISS

    Knauff Insulation has introduced the Knauff Insulation and Sealing System (KISS), which is a combination of EcoSeal, Water-Based Elastomeric Sealant, and EcoBatt Insulation or Jet Stream Ultra Premium Blowing Insulation.

  • Medium-Density Spray-Foam Insulation From BASF

    BASF. Comfort Foam and Spraytite medium-density, closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulations provide an R-value of 6.7 per inch and 6.6 per inch, respectively, and meet FEMA guidelines as suitable insulation materials for flood regions. Also in the companys portfolio is Enertite, a low-density...

  • The 2010 Evergreen Awards: Ecommercial Honorable Mention

    Forward Momentum: A mixed-use building in Portland puts its efficiency efforts in plain sight.

  • Residence Hall Wins EPA National Building Competition

    Morrison Residence Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill beat out 13 other buildings in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s competition monitoring energy use and waste reduction.

  • Case Study: EarthCraft Cottage Home in Georgia's Chattahoochee Hill Country

    Part of an enclave of small-but-cozy homes in the Serenbe progressive community, the 1,100-square-foot Nest Cottage boasts a wealth of green-minded practices, products, and performance.

  • Open-Cell, Spray-Foam Insulation From Demilec

    Demilec. Sealection 500 open-cell, spray-applied, semi-rigid polyurethane foam is fully water-blown and delivers an R-value of 3.81 per inch. The companys premium product, Agribalance, is a water-blown open-cell foam that contains more than 10% renewable agricultural-based materials and delivers...

  • Soy-Based Spray-Foam Insulation From BioBased

    BioBased. BioBased 502 and BioBased 1701s are made by incorporating Agrol polyol, a 96% soybean-based polyol. 502, a second-generation open-cell, water-blown spray-foam insulation, has 12% bio-content, offers an R-value of 13 at 3 1/2 inches, and is BRE-certified. A higher density, water-blown...

  • Concrete Slab Insulation System From CertainTeed

    CertainTeed. EnergyEdge insulates concrete slab edges, which the company says can account for 8% to 24% of a homes energy loss. The R-10 system consists of PVC rails, snap-on braces, and expanded polystyrene insulation. A retrofit product also is available. 800.233.8990. www.certainteed.com.