Water Reuse: Trends in Residential Water Recycling and Grey Water Use
As water resources have been increasingly stressed by drought conditions, other shortages and overloaded municipal water treatment plants, water reuse and grey water have become two of the most common topics within the professional sector. This white paper takes a look at residential water reuse and some products that reduce water consumption.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Bio-Microbics
Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
Today’s leading decentralized wastewater systems have closed that gap between the capabilities and performance of conventional wastewater treatment systems. Decentralized wastewater systems are pre-designed for collection, treatment, and dispersal/reuse of wastewater at or near the point of waste generation.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Bio-Microbics
Five Options for Your Eco-Pavement
A 2008 report from the National Research Council discovered that in urban areas runoff from roads carries more pollutants than plazas, courtyards, and similar hardscapes. This white paper identifies five options for an eco-friendly driveway, all of which can satisfy pervious surface requirements where they exist.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Bio-Microbics
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The Midwest: A heartland with a heart for sustainability
Founder and chairman Bob Fincher used part of his summer vacation to tour Midwest companies that are championing the integration of green technologies and tactics into our homes and other buildings. Here's what he found.
Go behind the scenes of the first Passive House in Texas
Electricity use averaged $1 per day, even with the air conditioning set at 71 degrees.
What does your old toilet say about you?
Upgrading your toilet to a new 1.28-gallon model is one of the quickest ways to save water in your home.
Actually, This Net Zero Home Produces More Energy Than It Uses
Settled in the old Seattle neighborhood amidst 100-year-old craftsman style homes, the 3-story, 2,117 square-foot contemporary home stands out as a testament to maximum efficiency.
Flex House is the Right Size with Its Footprint and Smart Home Technology
Creatively conceived, the Flex House allows homebuyers to design a home that matches their specific living needs.
Underground and Other Unseen Things
It occurs to me that some the most important things about building a home are either underground or otherwise unseen, from utilities to time and effort.
Nationwide Tap Water Report Details Pollutants in Virtually All U.S. Public Water Systems
The disturbing truth is that, all too often, a glass of tap water also comes with a dose of industrial and agricultural contaminants.
EEBA takes summit to new level
Annual event revamped with stronger focus on high-performance building
Survey: More People Aware of Lead Contamination in Water
Awareness of water quality issues and contaminants that might affect water quality has risen over the past two years.
4 Plumbing Tips That Will Help You Conserve More Water at Home
Many people are able to save hundreds of gallons of water every year with a few plumbing upgrades and lifestyle changes.
Water Conservation is the Next Big Challenge for Home Builders
As energy efficiency continues to improve, water conservation is becoming the next frontier in residential building.
NAHB Names Best of IBS 2017 Product Winners
The awards were given in nine categories, plus an overall Best in Show award.Safe Water Can Change a Community (video)
The reality is that there is a simple, cost-effective, scalable and easily adoptable way to kill bacteria and viruses in water.
Survey: Majority of Americans Concerned About Water Safety
73% of Americans have never had their water tested for impurities.
High tech pipes improve water use efficiency
For builders who want to get the most out of a plumbing system, the choice of piping material has a long-term impact on the project.See More »
