EcoHome Magazine

New + Notable

A selection of 15 sustainable products for sustainable homes, including efficient clothes washers, reclaimed wood flooring, and an energy monitoring system for appliances.

Optimizing Windows

Spot-specing windows based on their orientation--rather than installing a houseful of the same model--can have a significant impact on efficiency and homeowner comfort.
Thermal Dynamics

As interest in solar hot water climbs, understanding the systems is the first step to maximizing ROI.

EPA Finalizes WaterSense for Showers

Buyers could see certified products as early as mid-April.
National Green Building Conference Heads to Raleigh

Annual event packed with special events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
EcoHome Opens the 2010 Hanley Award

The Nominating Committee and Judging Panel have been named for the annual award for vision and leadership in sustainable housing.
NAHB Phases Out Model Guidelines

National Green Building Standard to be the sole system certified by the NAHB Research Center.
National Green Building Conference Workshop Schedule

Workshops include green for remodeling and multifamily, lending and appraisals, marketing, and high-performance building.
Obama Unveils ‘Cash for Caulkers’ Rebates

Under the proposal, homeowners could be eligible for up to $3,000 in rebates for purchases of efficient product upgrades or whole-house audits/retrofits.

Five-Point Tune-Up

These five tune-up items will prompt improvements in the health, safety, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency of your homes.

Open House

The Open Prototype Initiative is promoting the "Open Building" technique, an approach that disentangles structure from systems.

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