Special cycles, smart sensors, and new designs help the latest crop of washers save more energy and water than ever before.
FSC-US, SFI oppose plan for vastly different reasons.
WASHINGTON - A coalition representing governors of 29 states is urging the federal government to take steps to boost wind energy, such as a renewable electricity standard requiring utilities to produce at least 10 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2012.
Stanford University refutes correlation between land conservation and expensive home prices in San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
Plywood vs. OSB: Which is the greener sheathing choice?
Sustainable building experts offer predictions for the year ahead.
Pennsylvania builder extols timber framing’s sustainable side.
Green renovation of a 200-year-old Salem house improves efficiency without sacrificing historical integrity.
The LEED-H Silver dwelling’s three discrete living areas keep energy use low.
Arbor South’s The Sage infill house achieves a LEED-Platinum with a tight envelope and an array of resource-friendly features.
A selection of sustainable products, including ventilation fans, thin-film solar roofing, low-flow faucets, and energy monitoring.
The S1E retractable screening system combines the company’s insect screen with a privacy blind. For summer days, the blind can be pulled out to block solar heat gain; in winter, it can help retain the home’s heat at night. The shade, made of tightly woven PVC fiberglass mesh, is available in privacy or shade fabrics for varying levels of translucence. The screen and blind slide horizontally along separate tracks; a shock-absorption system prevents the screens from being damaged if a person or pet walk into them. 866.255.0008. www.centorarchitectural.com.
LongLength OSB allows for easier sheathing of homes with higher ceilings, requires fewer total panels, and results in fewer seams, the firm says. Installed vertically, the extended-length panels tie the top plate to the floor joists and eliminate the need to install fillers or blocking material. Several lengths and thicknesses are available. The sheathing is SFI-certified. 888.820.0325. www.lpcorp.com.
Huber Engineered Woods. ZIP System roof and wall sheathing feature built-in protective barriers. Along with ZIP SystemTape to seal the seams, the all-in-one panels eliminate the need for housewrap or felt, the company says, making the installation faster and easier than traditional materials. A stiffer, full-depth ½-inch roof sheathing board, the ZIP System roof sheathing panel requires no H clips as long as rafters are spaced at 24 inches or less. 800.933.9220. www.zipsystem.com.
A guide to deciphering product specs, avoiding greenwashing, and navigating certification programs.
Gaseous pollutants and particulate matter create an invisible pollutant soup in homes. The type of air filters you provide can have a lasting impact on indoor air quality.
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GreenCraft Builders' latest Texas project blends well with its 60s-era neighborhood, while its high-performance features push the boundaries of modern sustainability.
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Nigel Maynard speaks with architect Sarah Susanka at the 2010 International Builders' Show.
