Fine Homebuilding - "The Deans Of Green" blog entries

What Consumers are Looking for in a Green Builder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:27 -0500

Posted by DanMorrison
Builders listen up. Learn how to position yourself as an expert in energy and building efficiency. Download a free guide.

Which is the greenest wall system: brick, stucco, or EIFS?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:59:42 -0500

Posted by JFink
BASF 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.

2009 Passive House Conference

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:48:23 -0400

Posted by Kevini
The Passive House movement has found a new foothold in the United States...and for good reason.

New National Standard to Limit Formaldehyde Content?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:55:00 -0400

Posted by JFink
As 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.

Great Green Exteriors

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:43:09 -0400

Posted by Rob_Moody
Green exteriors mean more than just siding and plants

A (Complete) Guide to Estimating Energy Efficiency Payback

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:55:00 -0400

Posted by MikeGuertin
This time its payback. Consider these variables when when estimating the cost savings of an energy efficiency upgrade to your home

Q&A with Rick Fedrizzi, President and CEO of USGBC

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:05:00 -0400

Posted by Rob_Moody
Read what Rick has to say about the Recovery Act, LEED criticism, REGREEN and more.

New Attic Insulation Pays Its Own Way

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:33:12 -0400

Posted by MBerger
In preparation for the winter season, read about one energy efficiency upgrade that will pay for itself, according to our new Insulation Upgrade Payback Estimator

Payback Estimator: Insulation Upgrade

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:53:18 -0400

Posted by JFink
Do 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.

Texas Builder Dan Phillips Turns Trash into Treasure

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:50:46 -0400

Posted by epirnik
Learn how this builder converts curbside trash into quirky gems.

Can Bark Outlast Vinyl Siding by Fifty Years?

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:26:17 -0400

Posted by debsilber
Looking for an energy-efficient, durable, green alternative to standard siding? The answer may be the next tree over.

Who Do You Blame for Your Energy Lemon?

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:43:37 -0400

Posted by ChuckB
So I was talking to Tucker Windover, a carpenter who writes for this magazine, and he said that every new house should have a sticker on the front door, just like the ones they put on appliances...

Green Tax Credits Mean More Cash in Your Pocket

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:32:38 -0400

Posted by epirnik
It pays to take advantage of the wide variety of green tax credits and rebate programs now available through the federal and state governments.

How to Save Energy

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:50:00 -0400

Posted by Rob_Moody

Mythbusters: Home Energy Efficiency Measures That Actually Save Energy

How Not to Save Energy

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:50:00 -0400

Posted by Rob_Moody

Mythbusters: Home Energy Efficiency Measures That Don’t Save Much Energy

The Science of Saving Energy

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:39:58 -0400

Posted by Rob_Moody
Mythbusters: Home Energy Efficiency Calculations

Polystyrene Foam Panels: Green Yesterday, Not Today

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:09:34 -0400

Posted by MikeGuertin
Environmental Building News article highlights health and environmental safety issue with EPS and XPS foam.

From Scraps to Studs

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:28:03 -0400

Posted by MikeGuertin
You’ve heard of a See Saw but how about a SEE Stud? Turn your stud scraps into engineered lumber right on the jobsite.

GE Promises Turn-Key Net Zero System by 2015

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:02:45 -0400

Posted by JFink
General Electric brings us one step closer to living off of the grid - this whole-house approach combines residential energy-farming products like geothermal heat pumps, solar PVs, and wind turbines.

Extreme Green Living

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:09:36 -0400

Posted by epirnik
Sound advice for making it 'on your own.'