EcoHome Magazine

New + Notable Green Building Products

A roundup of products for sustainable homes, including LED lighting, a thermal imaging tool, and reclaimed siding.

Recovery Time

Starting in 2011, all new homes built to comply with the federal Energy Star Qualified Homes standard—perhaps 200,000 units if the NAHB’s forecast for that year holds true—will be required to provide an adequate amount of controlled, fresh-air ventilation as part of a comprehensive energy...

Got Substance?

Professional conferences, workshops, and trade shows have always been rich resources for new information and networking opportunities, providing structured settings where communities convene to compare notes and share common interests. Nowhere else can you find such deep substance that can drive an...

Park and Plug

Electric cars are around the corner. Will your green buyers have a place to plug in?
Greenbuild Residential Summit Schedule

This year's Residential Summit includes 15 educational sessions bookended by two in-depth panel presentations.
Residential Summit Will Discuss Greening of Local Codes

A group discussion will explore how green home-building programs identify and quantify environmental issues, and how officials are using these programs to enable code modifications.
Residential Summit Keynote: The Future of Green Home Building

A panel of three CEOs will discuss their organizations' approach to residential sustainability.
Green Homes on a Budget

ANSI-certified project fills a niche by providing sustainable housing at a price that’s attainable for working-class buyers.

Fuel Cell Power

Hydrogen fuel cells are starting to show up in homes around the U.S., providing consumers with an additional alternative energy option. Though residential installations to this point have been primarily custom-engineered setups, several companies are developing or already are offering products that...

Table of Contents Fall 2009