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What Consumers are Looking for in a Green Builder
Builders listen up. Learn how to position yourself as an expert in energy and building efficiency. Download a free guide.
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Which is the greenest wall system: brick, stucco, or EIFS?
2 commentsBASF recently conducted an Eco-Efficiency Analysis of wall systems to determine whether brick, stucco, or EIFS strikes the best balance between environmental burden and lifecycle costs.
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2009 Passive House Conference
1 commentThe Passive House movement has found a new foothold in the United States...and for good reason.
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New National Standard to Limit Formaldehyde Content?
6 commentsAs of today, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association is throwing their support behind legislature that aims to limit the formaldehyde content of particleboard, hardwood plywood, and medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels.
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A (Complete) Guide to Estimating Energy Efficiency Payback
This time its payback. Consider these variables when when estimating the cost savings of an energy efficiency upgrade to your home
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Q&A with Rick Fedrizzi, President and CEO of USGBC
Read what Rick has to say about the Recovery Act, LEED criticism, REGREEN and more.
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New Attic Insulation Pays Its Own Way
1 commentIn preparation for the winter season, read about one energy efficiency upgrade that will pay for itself, according to our new Insulation Upgrade Payback Estimator
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Payback Estimator: Insulation Upgrade
4 commentsDo you have a quote for an insulation upgrade? Use our calculator to estimate how long it will take to payback your investment based on savings in energy costs.
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Texas Builder Dan Phillips Turns Trash into Treasure
2 commentsLearn how this builder converts curbside trash into quirky gems.
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About this blog
Rick Arnold knows his stuff. During his tenure as a contributing editor for Fine Homebuilding, Rick has written several dozen articles related to framing and roofing, and he's also one of our most trusted tool reviewers. For this blog, Rick is going to let readers know what it's like transforming a historic home into a modern, green structure.
Rob Moody began his building career in 2000 by renovating a historic home. He is a nationally known speaker, consultant and instructor in sustainability and green building. Currently, he works with his wife, Lindsay, at Organic Think Inc, a green consultation and education firm and
is a partner in the National Center for Sustainability.
