LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global green building materials market size is poised to grow by USD 132.13 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of about 9% throughout the forecast period, ...

Whether you're repaving your driveway or building one from scratch, selecting the right material is crucial. There are a handful of options to choose from, though, and each has its pros and cons with ...

A series of five Saturday workshops for home builders and contractors on green building begins today on the Xavier University campus and continues through May 8. Offered by the Louisiana Chapter of ...

A rundown of some of the most unusual and interesting green building materials on the market today. The building industry could use some sustainable alternatives when it comes to raw materials: It ...

Jim Gunshinan is a writer and editor who has published articles about green homebuilding and renovation, energy, the environment, and climate change. Hempcrete is an energy-efficient, low-impact, ...

Outside view of the house. What will someday be the front door is presently bricked up forming a niche inside. The studio is in the background. Note the re-bar sticking out to add on the second floor ...

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Q: We’ve been shopping for homes, and a few we’ve looked at were 5-star Built Green certified. We were curious what that really means and if it’s worth considering when choosing a home. Can you help?

Las Vegas builder Brian Plaster's new home is a verifiable, certified green home, built to the highest green building standards available at this time. The 4,400-square-foot, two-story home is located ...