EcoHome Magazine

NEW + NOTABLE

New + Notable: Fall 2008

New Green Building Products: LED lights, energy-efficient windows, solar water heating, low-flow faucets, and more.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: Tulsa, Okla., Loft Townhomes

Contemporary attached units boast green features such as a green roof, low-flow toilets, and attention to daylighting.
Case Study: Alys Beach, Fla., Custom Home

Alys Beach custom home sends a clear message that high-performance housing can exist under strict architectural guidelines.

REVIEWS

Product Review: Insulation

Insulation is inherently green for its energy-saving properties. Here's a look deeper to see how each type measures up on other eco factors.
Product Review: Low-Flow Bath Fixtures

Water-conserving bath fixtures enter the mainstream as the EPA’s WaterSense standards take effect.
2008 Editors’ Choice Awards

Staff picks for the year's most innovative green building products.

ECOUPDATE

EcoBriefs

Energy Star enacts new AC requirements; Sustainlane.com names greenest big cities
USGBC to Host First Green Homebuilder’s Day

Daylong session, Nov. 20, will cover a range of residential-specific topics.
Project Spotlight: West Coast Green Shipping Container Show House

Harbinger House demonstrates green building from framework to finishes.
R&D: Vacuum-Insulated Glass

Double-pane vacuum-sealed glass units could achieve R-10 or better.
Composite Panel Rules Begin Jan. 1

Manufacturers of hardwood plywood, particleboard, and MDF must reduce formaldehyde emissions.

BUILDING SCIENCE

Building Science: Performance Testing

Blower door, duct blaster, and other tests are a vital component of building science.

GREENWATCH

Innovative Products from West Coast Green

Eco-friendly drywall, an air-to-water converter, and a new approach to rainwater harvesting caught our eye at this year's show.

OTHER ARTICLES

Commentary: Product Watch

Green building is a wholistic process. But sometimes, it is all about the products