SIPs Provide Efficient, Fast Building Alternative

Structural insulated panels can help build a strong, energy-efficient structure, but not all panels are created equal.

Though they still make up a small share of the market, structural insulated panels provide an alternative to stick-building that's efficient during and after construction.

Rain Screens Eliminate Moisture, Improve Efficiency

Building diagnostics expert Mark Williams kept seeing a problem popping up in buildings he visited. Water found its way behind siding, and...

Case Study: High Style Meets Energy Efficiency in Denver Duplex

ECOHOME 08/18/2009

A tight building envelope, water-smart features, and solar power hightlight the contemporary Wash Park Green.

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Boulder, Colo., Solar Companies Wary of 'Community Solar Gardens' Bill

Mar. 6--Local solar installers are concerned that a new bill designed to allow "community solar gardens" in Colorado would hurt small solar companies and diminish financial support for rooftop solar arrays.
Under Colorado Bill, Utility Companies Would Generate 30% of Electricity From Renewable Sources by 2020

Mar. 2--DENVER -- A bill promoting renewable energy generated close to home will be heard by a state Senate committee today, and its supporters say it will bring jobs and lower energy bills to Colorado residents.
Advocates Envision Texas as Solar Power Leader

Feb. 22--The sun could rival the wind as a clean power source in Texas' near future, if the state gets serious about tapping the potential of pollution-free solar energy.
Solarized Portland on a Mission to Make Solar Panels Affordable for All

Feb. 19--In the early '80s, Tom Hard and Mary Lane Stevens built a solarium onto the back of their Southeast Portland house.
Case Study: Net-Zero Home in Lewisville, Texas, Sets High-Performance Standard

GreenCraft Builders' latest Texas project blends well with its 60s-era neighborhood, while its high-performance features push the boundaries of modern sustainability.
Solar Deathlon Teams Showcase Cutting-Edge Photovoltaic Technologies

The 2009 competition was a proving ground for a number of new solar-energy-generating products and materials.
Product Review: Sheathing

Plywood vs. OSB: Which is the greener sheathing choice?
'Solar Map' to Provide Denver Businesses Free Info on Sun's Potential

Feb. 12--By the end of the year, a free online service will give medium- to large-size businesses in the Denver metro area -- including all of Boulder County -- the ability to instantly calculate how much solar energy they could harvest from their rooftops.
Coalition Pushes for Texas to Warm to Solar Power

Feb. 11--A coalition of environmental groups, green businesses and public officials have joined forces in pressing Texas officials to promote solar power in the state.
The Disaster-Proof House

Flat-pack manufacturer sees its new age product as an answer to natural disasters, climate change, and the affordable housing crisis.