EcoBuilding Pulse: Residential Construction

How to Win the Water Wars

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:18 EST

Want to avoid callbacks about moisture infiltration? Deploy a mix of new and old strategies.

Fjord, Oborain

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:15 EST

Showering au naturel gets even greener.

C-range, Urban Front

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:50 EST

Energy-efficient features and sustainable wood options are a few of the eco-friendly options for this modern front door collection.

Creating a Sculptural and Sustainable Statement

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:20 EST

A Los Angeles firm creates the ultimate home office.

Green From the Ground Up

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:51:22 EST

Manufacturing a sustainable ceramic tile requires more than recycled content.

EcoSky, Wasco and Evonik Cyro

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:49:58 EST

Two companies unite to create a more efficient skylight.

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.

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.

Out of the Ordinary

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:01:04 EST

Anything goes at Guild House.

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.

NRC661, Noritz

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:51:40 EST

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

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.

Mid-Rise Mixed-Use Development Revitalizes Neighborhoods

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:11:18 EST

Federal changes to support mid-rise, mixed-use developments would deliver both environmental and public benefits.

Friendlywall Jazz Collection, Finium

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:51:09 EST

Jazz up any design with these sustainable engineered hardwood panels.

TruExterior Beadboard, Boral

Mon, 6 May 2013 12:23:05 EST

Achieve classic exteriors with this 21st-century wood substitute.

Bio-Luminum, Coverings Etc

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:25:36 EST

The recycled aluminum tiles made from salvaged aircraft parts really take off.

To Move Forward on Energy Efficiency, We Have to Clarify What We’re Measuring

Mon, 6 May 2013 02:10:08 EST

After evaluating 17 building energy-performance assessments from around the world, a new research paper proposes a classification framework for energy-efficiency evaluation.

Announcing the 2013 Nominees for The Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing

Thu, 2 May 2013 09:15:18 EST

Eight outstanding green-building professionals are under consideration for the 2013 award, which includes a $50,000 prize, from The Hanley Foundation, ECOHOME, and BUILDER.

How It's Made: Oriented Strand Board

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:33:15 EST

From the forest to floors or walls, a look at oriented stand board (OSB) manufacturing—and key environmental opportunities—in four steps.