Going green doesn’t have to cost more. Experts have identified design and construction tactics that builders can use to minimize the cost premium for green
When it comes to specifying window systems for new-home projects, energy efficiency and price are the top considerations, according to Pro Builder readers
America’s 10 largest publicly traded home builders have started to improve their policies and practices relating to the environment and resources, but much progress remains to be achieved, according to a new study by Calvert Investments, a sustainable
At a scant 528 square feet, the Eco-Cabana model from Palm Harbor Homes may be small in stature but it is mighty when it comes to green living. Designed to meet DOE’s Builders Challenge energy performance requirements of sub-70 on the HERS Index, the m
Measuring just 30 feet in width, the Sea Breeze model is designed specifically for narrow-lot, infill applications for just about any region or environment in the country — from coastal settings and mountainous areas to urban landscapes and traditional
The Department of Energy launched a new pilot program to give homeowners straightforward information about their homes’ energy efficiency. The Home Energy Score report will provide consumers with an energy performance rating based on a 1 to 10 scale th
When it comes to specifying and selling green, high-performance products in the new-home building market, energy-efficient systems and building envelope upgrades, such as high-performance windows and air-sealing packages, are in highest demand by home bu
By eliminating waste in the home building product and process, builders can negate the added costs for going green, writes Lean building guru Scott Sedam in his latest column
