Builder Magazine: Energy-Efficient Constructionhttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/building-science/energy-efficient-construction/Default.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1029593<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>USGBC Partnering With Local and Regional Green Building Programshttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/partnering-with-leed.aspx?rssLink=Partnering+With+LEEDThe overseer of the LEED rating systems wants to tap into green housing-focused programs around the country.Energy Pulse Survey: Homeowners in 2009 Prefer Appearance Over Energy Efficiencyhttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/energy-pulse-survey-homeowners-in-2009-prefer-appearance-over-energy-efficiency.aspx?rssLink=Energy+Pulse+Survey%3a+Homeowners+in+2009+Prefer+Appearance+Over+Energy+EfficiencyConsumers would rather refurbish kitchens and bathrooms than upgrade their HVAC or buy new windows.Cornell University’s Silo Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/cornell-universitys-silo-house.aspx?rssLink=Cornell+University%e2%80%99s+Silo+HouseThe school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.Cornell University’s Silo Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/cornell-universitys-silo-house.aspx?rssLink=Cornell+University%e2%80%99s+Silo+HouseThe school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.Team California’s Refract Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/team-californias-refract-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+California%e2%80%99s+Refract+HouseThe Solar Decathlon’s architectural stand-out brings a West Coast feel to water and energy conservation.Team Spain: Black & White Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/team-spain-black-white-houseaspx.aspx?rssLink=Team+Spain%3a+Black+%26+White+HouseA tracking solar roof and minimalist interior highlight Team Spain’s Solar Decathlon house.Team Germany’s (Technische Universität Darmstadt) surPLUShomehttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/team-germanys-surplus-home.aspx?rssLink=Team+Germany%e2%80%99s+(Technische+Universit%c3%a4t+Darmstadt)+surPLUShomeThe school’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house integrates design with technology in one seamless process.Team Boston (Boston Architectural College, Tufts University)’s Curio.Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/team-bostons-curio-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Boston+(Boston+Architectural+College%2c+Tufts+University)%e2%80%99s+Curio.HouseTeam Boston’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house aims to prove that good design can save energy and money.Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaushttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/virginia-techs-lumenhaus.aspx?rssLink=Virginia+Tech%e2%80%99s+LumenhausVirginia Tech uses sliding glass walls to expand the living space of its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.Even Smart Builders Continue to Neglect the Attichttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/even-smart-builders-continue-to-neglect-the-attic.aspx?rssLink=Even+Smart+Builders+Continue+to+Neglect+The+AtticThis space, a linchpin in a home’s overall energy efficiency, is typically under-insulated and poorly sealed, according to experts.Startup Builders See Different Opportunities for Their Companieshttp://www.builderonline.com/local-markets/setting-out.aspx?rssLink=Setting+OutMost are getting going with conservative growth ambitions.Former Meritage Chief has Ambitious Plans for New Companyhttp://www.builderonline.com/operations/former-meritage-chief-has-ambitious-plans-for-new.aspx?rssLink=Former+Meritage+Chief+has+Ambitious+Plans+for+New+CompanyJohn Landon says energy efficiency and affordability distinguish houses produced by his year-old Landon Homes.Building America Program from the NAHB Research Centerhttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/join-up.aspx?rssLink=Join+UpThe Research Center is working with builders and remodelers to develop cost-effective solutions for energy-efficient homes.NAHBGreen Adds Dual Certification to National Green Building Standardhttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficient-construction/new-challenge.aspx?rssLink=New+ChallengeSpearheaded by the Department of Energy, the Builders Challenge is a certification of a home's energy efficiency.Building Science Gives Stalled Builder New Life http://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/building-science-gives-stalled-builder-new-life.aspx?rssLink=Building+Science+Gives+Stalled+Builder+New+LifePrincipals of Arizona’s Saddleback Homes license a whole-house solution to energy efficiency.After The Drought, Builders Enter Brave New Worldhttp://www.builderonline.com/sales/bravenewworld.aspx?rssLink=BraveNewWorldAfter the bust, builders might be surprised at what future shoppers will want to buy. What they're building, though, doesn't always match with what future buyers say they want.NAHBRC Certifies First Emerald-Level Green Single-Family New Homehttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/new-jewel-in-crown.aspx?rssLink=New+Jewel+in+CrownEmerald is the highest level of certification a home can achieve under the National Green Building Standard.NAHB Leading the Way Towards Green Buildinghttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/going-green.aspx?rssLink=Going+GreenThe NAHB is helping its members build homes and communities that are more environmentally responsible.Administration Announces New Energy-Efficiency Initiativeshttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/administration-announces-new-energy-efficient-initiatives.aspx?rssLink=Administration+Announces+New+Energy-Efficiency+InitiativesAllocation of Recovery Act funds includes advancement of building systems research and development of efficient new homes.4 Steps to Making Existing Homes Energy Efficienthttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/4-steps-to-making-existing-homes-energy-efficient.aspx?rssLink=4+Steps+to+Making+Existing+Homes+Energy+EfficientNAHB Green Building Conference Coverage: A guide to greening existing housing stock.