Category: Green Building LEED News

  • Venting a Gothic Revival Cottage Attic

    Venting a Gothic Revival Cottage Attic In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. If you are a steady reader of this column …

  • Saving Water Vs. Looking Like You’re Saving Water

    New research challenges conventional thinking about lawns, landscapes, and what real water conservation looks like.  When conversations turn to water conservation, the solution often sounds simple: Remove the grass, replace it with rock,…

  • Building Product Durability on Display

    VISION House Asheville offers a hands-on demonstration of what today’s buyers want: long-term value, resilience and wellness.  When Alair Asheville | Red Tree, a member of Alair Homes, North America’s largest custom home building and ren…

  • Housing for a World that Demands More

    In an era defined by economic uncertainty and climate volatility, the most affordable home isn’t always the one with the lowest price tag—it’s usually the one that costs the least to own.  Green Builder Media is proud to announce VISION …

  • Why Ventilation Matters in High-Performance Housing

    Broan-NuTone brings smart, performance-driven ventilation to VISION House Hickory Grove, helping create homes that are healthier, more comfortable, and built for the future.   High-performance homes are often defined by what they keep ou…