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.
Oregon wine tasting room crushes first Living Building Certification
Built entirely of materials containing no toxic chemicals, the tasting room at Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden has superior indoor air quality and a warm, comfortable feel year-round.
Notre Dame renovations focus on saving water
The Campus Crossroads Project was designed to place Notre Dame Stadium at the intersection of research, student life, event and hospitality space.
Search for your lost shaker of salt in Margaritaville's green retirement communities
Each home in the Latitude project was designed to provide a low-maintenance, energy-efficient lifestyle.
First public municipal building earns Living Building Challenge Certification
The Frick Environmental Center is the first Living Building in the U.S. that is municipally owned and free and open to the public.
Solar panels make Belize resort homes carbon neutral
With more than 85 percent of villas sold, this additional development offers more options for eco-friendly waterfront living.
Bringing new intelligence to water heaters
Rheem's Triton commercial solution uses sensors to prevent catastrophes, improve efficiency
Sensei teaches the art of easy serviceability
All unit components designed to be removed in less than 10 minutes
Commercial boiler advances enhance facility design, management
Smaller units positively impact new construction, retrofits
New technologies spur boiler efficiencies
Navien unveils stainless steel heat exchanger; focal point of boiler due later this year
AHR spotlights industry's latest, future solutions
Products designed to improve air quality, improve building efficiency, performance
LG Launches Appliance Division for Builders
The division will provide appliances for every type of home, including different styles, functions, budget, and life-stage.
A look back at 2017
With 2018 upon us, this past year set the stage for further advancements in green and sustainable building
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.
EEBA takes summit to new level
Annual event revamped with stronger focus on high-performance building
Hotels' cisterns to use air conditioning condensate to flush toilets
Solution expected to save facilities 2.4 billion liters of water annually
6 ways to reduce spring outdoor water use
As temperatures rise, property water use and costs increasing as well
