Copyright (c) 2013 FineHomebuilding.com en-us Fine Homebuilding - "Green-building" tag posts http://www.finehomebuilding.com/tag/green-building Fri, 24 May 2013 06:16:25 -0500 Fine Homebuilding - "Green-building" tag posts http://www.finehomebuilding.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finehomebuilding.com/tag/green-building Fri, 17 May 2013 09:13:45 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29149/home-energy-efficiency-upgrades-for-beginners http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29149/home-energy-efficiency-upgrades-for-beginners Posted by Martin_Holladay
Advice for homeowners: Inspect your house for these common energy problems to get a better idea on where your money is best spent ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29149/home-energy-efficiency-upgrades-for-beginners Wed, 15 May 2013 09:48:28 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29096/a-shortcut-for-air-sealing-houses http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29096/a-shortcut-for-air-sealing-houses Posted by ScottG
Researchers who developed a method of sealing leaky air ducts set their sights on a whole-house treatment that should make it easier for builders to make tight houses ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29096/a-shortcut-for-air-sealing-houses Tue, 14 May 2013 13:24:40 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29059/the-lexus-hvac-system-variable-refrigerant-flow-technology http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29059/the-lexus-hvac-system-variable-refrigerant-flow-technology Posted by Matt Risinger
Air Conditioners are sized for the Hottest day of the year. This results in rather uncomfortable AC about 70% of the time, as well as electric bills that are needlessly high. Enter Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology. This allows your AC to run at any capacity from 15% up to 100%. Join me for a system overview ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/29059/the-lexus-hvac-system-variable-refrigerant-flow-technology Mon, 06 May 2013 14:16:07 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28799/how-to-sell-a-green-house http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28799/how-to-sell-a-green-house Posted by ScottG
If you want to market a green house successfully, one real-estate expert suggests dropping ambiguous wording and "sell the steak, not the sizzle." ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28799/how-to-sell-a-green-house Fri, 03 May 2013 20:35:00 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28605/shedding-light-on-leds-why-theyll-own-the-future http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28605/shedding-light-on-leds-why-theyll-own-the-future Posted by Olitch
Each spike in energy prices hastens the end of incandescent bulbs. What lighting technology will replace them? The smart money is on LEDs. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28605/shedding-light-on-leds-why-theyll-own-the-future Fri, 03 May 2013 16:26:17 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28905/southern-hvac-best-practice-videos http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28905/southern-hvac-best-practice-videos Posted by Matt Risinger
This is my collection of my 9 best HVAC related videos. Most will be relevant no matter your climate but many speak specifically to best practice for the Southern US. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28905/southern-hvac-best-practice-videos Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:35:00 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28614/retrofitting-a-usb-chargerreceptacle-combo http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28614/retrofitting-a-usb-chargerreceptacle-combo Posted by Olitch
Replacing a standard duplex receptacle with a USB charger/receptacle combo speeds recharging and gets more use out of an outlet. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28614/retrofitting-a-usb-chargerreceptacle-combo Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:38:20 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28591/us-green-building-council-marks-20th-birthday http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28591/us-green-building-council-marks-20th-birthday Posted by ScottG
The creator of the LEED for Homes rating system underscores its influence on building worldwide, but critics complain the system fails to measure energy consumption and is more about winning points than better performance. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28591/us-green-building-council-marks-20th-birthday Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:22:27 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28603/ventilation-strategies-for-houses-in-the-hot-humid-south-goodbetterbest http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28603/ventilation-strategies-for-houses-in-the-hot-humid-south-goodbetterbest Posted by Matt Risinger
Build tight, ventilate right. I learned that from building science guru Mark LaLiberte. But what is the right way to ventilate a house in Texas (or anywhere in the hot/humid South)? I'll give you my recommendations for three strategies. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28603/ventilation-strategies-for-houses-in-the-hot-humid-south-goodbetterbest Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28370/the-true-tale-of-a-one-tree-house http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28370/the-true-tale-of-a-one-tree-house Posted by Olitch
Nancy longed to build an in-law cottage but could never quite make the numbers work. Then one wild, dark night, good fortune arrived with a crash. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28370/the-true-tale-of-a-one-tree-house Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:07:27 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28465/indoor-air-quality-and-ventilation-for-homes-in-hot-humid-climates http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28465/indoor-air-quality-and-ventilation-for-homes-in-hot-humid-climates Posted by Matt Risinger
The weather in the Southern United States poses a unique challenge to the issues of ventilation and indoor-air quality. Here are my opinions and suggestions on how to address these issues if you are building or remodeling in the South. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28465/indoor-air-quality-and-ventilation-for-homes-in-hot-humid-climates Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:48:06 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28463/hud-to-require-green-building-compliance-in-hurricane-zone http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28463/hud-to-require-green-building-compliance-in-hurricane-zone Posted by ScottG
In allocating $5.4 billion in recovery funds to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy, HUD will require compliance with a green- building standard but doesn't specify which one to use ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28463/hud-to-require-green-building-compliance-in-hurricane-zone Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:16:14 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28354/nest-review-builder-perspective http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28354/nest-review-builder-perspective Posted by Matt Risinger
The Nest thermostat has a ton of buzz, but is it worth the price? In this review you'll hear my perspective as a builder. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28354/nest-review-builder-perspective Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:09:29 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28275/building-energy-13-old-hippies-conspire-to-save-the-world http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28275/building-energy-13-old-hippies-conspire-to-save-the-world Posted by Kevini
After a visit to the annual conference and trade show of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, editor-at-large Kevin Ireton reports on the business of energy-efficient home building, deep-energy retrofits, and more ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28275/building-energy-13-old-hippies-conspire-to-save-the-world Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:39:36 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28143/how-to-do-everything-the-energy-nerds-greatest-hits http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28143/how-to-do-everything-the-energy-nerds-greatest-hits Posted by FHBdotcom
If you plan to design, build, or remodel an energy efficient house, Energy Nerd Martin Holladay's collection of how-to articles is a must-read ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28143/how-to-do-everything-the-energy-nerds-greatest-hits Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:26:31 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/27048/a-conversation-with-tedd-benson-about-the-road-from-fine-carpenter-to-fine-businessman http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/27048/a-conversation-with-tedd-benson-about-the-road-from-fine-carpenter-to-fine-businessman Posted by FPR
Tedd Benson, one of the most celebrated homebuilders in America, has been a leader in reintroducing the art of timber framing, and has continued to develop it using modern technology to create structures of lasting beauty and high efficiency. He also built a successful business, stalwart enough to sail through the Great Recession and expand. I recently had the opportunity talk with Tedd Benson and learn about his background, his business, and his plans for the future. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/27048/a-conversation-with-tedd-benson-about-the-road-from-fine-carpenter-to-fine-businessman Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:06:30 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28104/high-performance-homes-dos-donts-mark-laliberte-seminar-notes http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28104/high-performance-homes-dos-donts-mark-laliberte-seminar-notes Posted by Matt Risinger
Mark LaLiberte is an amazing building-science teacher. Read my blogging notes from his seminar titled "Building High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts," which I attended in Austin, Texas. Remember that this is focused on Texas construction, but there is plenty to learn here for anyone in the U.S. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/28104/high-performance-homes-dos-donts-mark-laliberte-seminar-notes Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:39:19 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/25561/self-taught-mba-are-you-ready-for-building-information-modeling http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/25561/self-taught-mba-are-you-ready-for-building-information-modeling Posted by FPR
Building information modeling (BIM) is the next evolution of CAD, involving the five-dimensional generation and management of digital plans. This post, written by my colleague Kristin Dispenza, introduces a new product specifically for small firms. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/25561/self-taught-mba-are-you-ready-for-building-information-modeling Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:20:50 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/26606/airtight-wall-and-roof-sheathing http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/26606/airtight-wall-and-roof-sheathing Posted by FHBdotcom
In the early 1970s, residential builders knew almost nothing about air tightness. Nowadays, there's plenty of data showing why it's so important to air-seal houses. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/26606/airtight-wall-and-roof-sheathing Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:28:04 -0500 http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/27129/drying-wet-framing-lumber http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/27129/drying-wet-framing-lumber Posted by Matt Risinger
It's not unusual for a house to get wet during construction before it's "dried in". In this post I'll share some techniques I've used to dry my houses prior to sheetrock. This is a follow up to my last post about using a Moisture Meter. ]]> http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/27129/drying-wet-framing-lumber