The Greenbuild expo covers a lot of ground. For remodelers, some of the more important topics involved energy rating labels and the notion that manufacturers should reveal more about what's in the goods they sell. More
Michael Anschel, CEO of Verified Green, and Carl Seville, owner of Seville... More
The author and developer of a range of books and tools for HERS raters, now offers a self-paced online course for HERS rater exam prep More
This expanded collection of thermal imaging cameras improves diagnostic accuracy and can help sell upgrades More
Experts at Building Science Corp., just released the results of a five-year study on insulation and air sealing. Among other findings, the report says that properly sealed walls of the same R-value perform equally well regardless of the type of insulation used. More
Every year the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon inspires fresh thinking in solar design. Of the 20 projects entered in this year's competition, take a look at these four designs to see a good cross section of the wide variety of approaches taken. More
Instead of trying to create a separate business or division focusing on home performance, perhaps remodelers should incorporate the principles into all their work. If there are incentive programs that help offset some costs, thatís a nice bonus, but home performance remodeling can provide long-term benefits for everyone involved. More
BPI standards assure energy-efficiency upgrade information is accurately valued for the home sales process. More
Industry consultant Victoria Downing interviews Steve Barkhouse of Amsted Construction about his company's annual planning retreat and why it's so important. More
For retired home performance expert Ed Voytovich, the core of home performance is understanding that the home is a system where everything is interdependent. More
