Since the new millennium, “green” building has become a buzzword, but not everything is as green as it may seem. “It’s important to ask the hard questions,” said architect Doug Graybeal, of Graybeal ...

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Long before there was such a thing as “influencers,” Interior Designers had influence over their client’s purchasing decisions. For environmentally-focused ...

In my last column, I made the case for the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability in the construction of new homes and renovation of existing homes. I promised that in my next column I ...

For anyone looking to buy a home, the sticker price itself can be a big shock, then add in current interest rates and insurance. Rob Howard hopes buyers and developers remember that those aren’t the ...

Learn to build your own cabin cheaply and sustainably and learn about the green building benefits of sustainable, green-living homes. In 2013, I was living in a large city, but I felt it was time to ...

What is passive solar energy, and how can passive solar be incorporated into energy efficient home designs? A natural builder shares tips on building an energy-efficient home. To me, the art of ...

At a time when environmental consciousness is becoming ever more vitally important, the housing industry is making itself at home in the middle of this profound transformation. Sustainable housing was ...

Joaquin Karcher, a sustainable architect based in Taos, New Mexico, proves that high-performing, carbon-free homes can be both beautiful and affordable. His Zero E Home design is proving that ...

Above: Rendering of the proposed home. Header Image: Members of the Solar Decathlon Team in the Boulder Ponderosa Pines neighborhood. The team is running a crowdfunding campaign in January and ...

New research shows multifamily passive home projects use significantly less energy than typical apartment buildings in Minnesota. A panel of experts presented the research, funded by the Department of ...