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5 low-cost products that pay for themselves on your water bill
Shorter showers and fewer car washes can save only so much water. These online-available products can help you get every last drop's worth from your water bill.
LEEDing Tiny house joins green buzz
Structure meant to serve as example of sustainable building on small scale
Why are these green homes 96% better than other houses?
Each home was tested by an independent third party energy rater to develop a HERS Index score.
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.
Do Your Part to Tame the Water-Energy Nexus
Water is a critical part of our lifestyle. What we don’t really understand is the combination of water and energy usage.
Tank or Tankless Water Heater – Which is Better for Your Home?
Thirty percent of the average home’s energy budget is allocated to heating water.
A Look Back: Best of 2017 Green Building Trends
Here's a look back at some of the top trends of the past year, based on our conversations with builders, architects, manufacturers and other professionals in the industry.
Zero Energy Certification Awarded to the Lincoln Net Positive Farmhouse
With more than two years of measured occupancy to date, the home unquestionably provides exceptional energy performance, consuming 70 percent less energy than a code-built house.
Making the grade?
WaterSense unveils new program to determine water scores for multifamily buildings
Why You Should Break the Bottled Water Habit
Filtering your own water is a way to live a more sustainable life without inconvenience or extra costs.
New Toilet Design Promises Cleaner, Water Efficient Flushes
There is a lot of science behind toilet flushing, more than the average consumer tends to realize.
Home Innovation Issues First NGBS Green Certification Based on 2015 NGBS
As development of the 2018 version of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) recently commenced, Home Innovation today issued its first NGBS Green certification of a home to the 2015 version of the standard. The Atlanta-area single-family home of designer...
Florida Development Earns LEED Platinum for 70 Homes
Mirabella's LEED certified homes use nearly 40 percent less energy than what is used in a typical home.
Water-Efficient Products Reduced U.S. Home Water Use by 140 Billion Gallons since 2007
According to recent research, while high-efficiency toilets that use 1.6 gallons per flush or less have been on the market since 1994, 21 percent of residential toilets still in service in water-stressed states are non-efficient.See More »
