The need for energy efficiency is driving interest in ICFs. Here's what you need to know before trying out this building system.
Plywood vs. OSB: Which is the greener sheathing choice?
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DOE’s new estimates reveal possibility for 37 million gigawatt hours of annual energy generation, thanks to advancing turbine technology.
CertainTeed. EnergyEdge insulates concrete slab edges, which the company says can account for 8% to 24% of a homes energy loss. The R-10...
Owens Corning. The Fold-Form system of preassembled interlocking blocks enable walls from 4 to 16 inches thick. Universal Corner Kits and...
Greenfiber. Premium Grade Retrofit cellulose blown-in wall and attic insulation features an all-borate, fire-resistant formula. The new...
A new government report concludes that solar power will be cheaper than power from the electrical grid by 2030.
KNOXVILLE - Despite a year of temperature extremes, the Tennessee Valley Authority has seen significant energy savings at its research project for energy efficient homes.
Using the same set of materials, eight New Orleans-based teams designed off-grid, kit-built homes that transport easily, rise quickly, and resist extreme weather, winds, and seismic activity.
Spray-foam insulation can definitely crank up the performance of your homes, if you make the right choices. Here's what to look for.
Vertical integration and abundant indoor-outdoor connections help this rustic-modern home work in harmony with its steep infll lot.
PACE loans for renewable energy are driving business growth around the country, which makes it all the more disturbing that the FHFA has stopped the programs dead in their tracks.
Moisture and heat can compromise the short-term performance of adhesives, coatings, sealants, and finishes. Here's how to avoid issues.
The DOE awards grants to two local government organizations toward incorporating more solar energy generation in communities across the country.
Roughly 10 months after President Obama praised the launch of the country's largest solar plant, Florida's time in the sun has darkened, with a smattering of renewable energy programs in place and other projects stalled.
Determined to use his home as a demonstration of the many green building possibilities, architect Jay DeChesere left no option untouched when designing this LEED-Platinum gut rehab.
