2009 Editors' Choice Awards

Even with the unmistakable effects of the economy on our industry, we are hard-pressed to keep up with the flood of green building products entering the market each week.

 

NEW + NOTABLE

CASE STUDIES

  • Dynamic Duo

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

     

REVIEWS

  • Top Chef

    Unlike many green building products, the term “energy efficient” may not to be the No. 1 selling point for induction cooktops. While these appliances are indeed efficient—so much so that they’re becoming a go-to staple in many eco-friendly kitchens—it’s their superior cooking capabilities that...

     
  • The 411 on SIPs

    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.

     

EDITORS' NOTE

  • Deep Roots

    Now is the time to listen to and follow the bold vision and outspoken leadership of our industry's visionaries.

     

ECOUPDATE

BUILDING SCIENCE

  • Clearing the Air

    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.

     

GREENWATCH

  • Rebuilding the 9th

    150 single-family and duplex homes offer a sustainable safe haven for residents hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters.

     

OTHER ARTICLES

  • 2009 Editors' Choice Awards

    Ten eco-friendly building products that bring new choices and solutions for addressing water and resource conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and site design.