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ProudGreenHome.com 2015 Media Kit
ProudGreenHome.com connects manufacturers to an audience of home professionals and homeowners through effective online services.
Midwest market for high performance homes beginning to soar
At the Proud Green Home of St. Louis Muddy Boots tour in September, Steve Loos, staff vice president of Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri, discussed the growing market for high performance homes in the region.
High performance home demand growing as the market rebounds
Consumers are beginning to understand the value in high performance building, and as the housing market recovers green builders are seeing the benefits.
What to Look for in Replacement (and New Construction) Windows
Replacement windows, and original windows in a newly constructed home, are among the most important investments of a home. Not only do they need to keep the harsh elements out while keeping the indoors comfortable, they need to reflect the character of the home. This white paper identifies a few energy efficient window options available.
Proud Green Home at Serenbe wins DOE Housing Innovation Award
The Proud Green Home at Serenbe was named a Housing Innovation Award winner by the U.S. Department of Energy during the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance’s Excellence in Building Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
Create a Building Envelope with Continuous Insulation Using Insulated Concrete Forms
To ensure a high level of energy efficiency in new residential construction, building standards are now requiring the use of continuous insulation on the outside of a building, providing an uninterrupted layer across all structural members of a wall. This white paper explores one building system that's gaining ground - insulated concrete forms.
Proud Green Home of St. Louis relies on advanced framing
While system components such as the HVAC will likely be upgraded in the future with technology advances, it makes sense to invest in building a better thermal envelope.
Proud Green Home at Serenbe named DOE Innovation Award winner
The Proud Green Home at Serenbe has been named a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Housing Innovation Award Winner for 2014 in the Custom Category.
Energy-Efficient Window Designs
New designs and materials make windows more efficient than ever before, helping to save money and decrease the impact on the environment.
Energy Efficient Siding with Designer-Matched Colors Take Your Home to a 'Wow!' Level
Homeowners have never been more focused on energy efficiency than they are today. They want to reduce utility bills and minimize their footprint pollution without compromising the attractiveness of their home. This white paper looks at exterior products that provide beauty, durability, sustainability and...
DOE Zero Energy Ready Home: The Proud Green Home at Serenbe
Home builder Luis Imery has built a home any homeowner would be proud of, the first U.S. Department of Energy-certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in the state of Georgia. The Proud Green Home was constructed in...
Vinyl Siding Myths Busted
Vinyl siding is a great choice for both new homes and remodeling existing homes. As other types of exterior cladding come on the market, it’s easy to be swayed by the latest and greatest product announcement. This white paper explores some of the myths around vinyl siding that could stop you from making the best choice for your home.
Manufacturer of Exterior Building Products Introduces Energy-Efficient Fiberglass Door
ProVia, manufacturer of exterior building products, developed the most energy-efficient door in the U.S. market – the new Embarq™ Fiberglass Entry System. The performance of Embarq was independently tested by Architectural Testing, Inc. (ATI), a leading building products testing and certification laboratory in North America, founded in 1975.
Use ICF Window, Door Bucks for Faster Construction and Improved Thermal Envelope
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are rigid plastic foam forms that hold concrete in place during curing and remain in place to serve as thermal insulation for concrete walls. This white paper, sponsored by Fox Blocks, explores the need for an ICF system that incorporates foam bucks in the system for a continuous insulated surface.
Proud Green Home at Serenbe making news for high performance
Found out what makes this net-zero home a favorite of green building fans.
Use Insulated Concrete Forms for a Storm Resistant, Energy-Efficient Home
News footage of homes devastated by tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes make the point all too clear: most traditionally built homes won't survive a severe event. This white paper explores some of the advantages that this construction method offers for increasing the resiliency of a home.
The future of green building Part 2 (video)
Green building experts give their views on green building in the next 5 to 15 years.
The Future of Green Building - Part 2
At Greenbuild 2013 in Philadelphia, Gary Wollenhaupt, editorial director of ProudGreenHome.com, talked to leaders from some of the key companies involved in the green building movement. We asked them what they thought was the future of green building in the next 5 to 15 years. Here are their answers. See The Future of Green Building - Part 1.
