Builder Magazine: Energy-Efficient Designhttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/design/energy-efficient-design/Default.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1029611<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Foreclosures hit homehttp://www.builderonline.com/leed/foreclosures-hit-home.aspx?rssLink=Foreclosures+hit+homeNov. 15--Sammie Pakros, her 2-year-old grandson and her ex-husband have been living on borrowed time. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Meltwater Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukees-meltwater-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Wisconsin-Milwaukee's+Meltwater+HouseWisconsin's Solar Decathlon team focuses on affordable, off-the-shelf solutions suitable for the average family.University of Minnesota’s Icon Solar Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/university-of-minnesotas-icon-solar-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Minnesota%e2%80%99s+Icon+Solar+HouseTeam Minnesota updates the traditional gable house to accommodate optimum solar generation.University of Arizona's SEED [pod] Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/university-of-arizonas-seed-pod-house.aspx?rssLink=University+of+Arizona's+SEED+%5bpod%5d+HouseTeam Arizona's 2009 Solar Decathlon entry aims for equilibrium in a constantly changing desert environment.Universidad de Puerto Rico’s CASH Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/universidad-de-puerto-ricos-cash-house.aspx?rssLink=Universidad+de+Puerto+Rico%e2%80%99s+CASH+HouseCaribbean team brings an island feel to its Solar Decathlon House.Team Alberta’s SolAbode Househttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/team-albertas-solabode-house.aspx?rssLink=Team+Alberta%e2%80%99s+SolAbode+HouseThis net-zero house channels Canadian landscapes by synthesizing wood, water, stone, and light. Ohio State's Solar House Ihttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/ohio-states-solar-house-i.aspx?rssLink=Ohio+State's+Solar+House+IFrom its barn siding to its locally sourced materials, OSU’s Solar Decathlon entry channels the Buckeye State inside and out.Schumacher Homes Introduces New Designs With Green Teasershttp://www.builderonline.com/marketing/finding-its-sweet-spot.aspx?rssLink=Finding+Its+Sweet+SpotIts G-Line series promotes a "philosophy" of living.Penn State’s Natural Fusion Househttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/penn-states-natural-fusion-house.aspx?rssLink=Penn+State%e2%80%99s+Natural+Fusion+HouseA strong connection to the outdoors and locally sourced materials keep PSU’s Solar Decathlon house in tune with its natural surroundings. 2009 Solar Decathlon Showcases Sustainable Building on the National Mallhttp://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficientconstruction/2009-solar-decathlon-showcases-sustainable-building-on-the-national-mall.aspx?rssLink=2009+Solar+Decathlon+Showcases+Sustainable+Building+on+the+National+MallDOE-sponsored competition challenges students to design, build, and operate a solar-powered house.8 Tips for Making Small Houses Feel Largerhttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/8-tips-for-making-small-houses-feel-larger.aspx?rssLink=8+Tips+for+Making+Small+Houses+Feel+LargerAs the economy shrinks floor plans, these design tricks can help make the most of smaller spaces.Architect Association Requires Members to Take Yearly Sustainable Design Traininghttp://www.builderonline.com/green-design/architect-association-requires-members-to-take-yearly-sustainable-design-training.aspx?rssLink=Architect+Association+Requires+Members+to+Take+Yearly+Sustainable+Design+TrainingMove could result in more energy-efficient and healthy single- and multifamily buildings.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.Case Study: Record-Breaking LEED Home in Eugene, Ore.http://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficient-design/case-study-record-breaking-leed-home-in-eugene-ore.aspx?rssLink=Case+Study%3a+Record-Breaking+LEED+Home+in+Eugene%2c+Ore.Arbor South’s The Sage infill house achieves a LEED-Platinum with a tight envelope and an array of resource-friendly features.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.5 Ways to Build Affordable, Energy Star-Rated Houseshttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/five-ways-to-build-affordable-energy-star-rated-houses.aspx?rssLink=5+Ways+to+Build+Affordable%2c+Energy+Star-Rated+HousesSouth Carolina builder captures green buyers by spending just $1,000 more per house.Contemporary Design, Innovation Dominate New Products at Fireplace Showhttp://www.builderonline.com/products/contemporary-design-innovation-dominate-new-products-at-fireplace-show.aspx?rssLink=Contemporary+Design%2c+Innovation+Dominate+New+Products+at+Fireplace+ShowManufacturers say they are committed to increasing performance and providing fresh looks.Study: Consumers Willing to Spend on Green Products—If They Get Green in Returnhttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/survey-consumers-willing-to-spend-on-green-products-if.aspx?rssLink=Study%3a+Consumers+Willing+to+Spend+on+Green+Products%e2%80%94If+They+Get+Green+in+ReturnConsumers are worried about the faltering economy, but say they are willing to buy energy-efficient products if they see immediate savings.Economic Stimulus Package Offers Work for Remodelers, Tax Credits and Rebates for Homeowners http://www.builderonline.com/legislation/economic-stimulus-package-offers-work-for-remodelers.aspx?rssLink=Economic+Stimulus+Package+Offers+Work+for+Remodelers%2c+Tax+Credits+and+Rebates+for+HomeownersBill signed by President Obama could pump billions into the remodeling market.U.S. Green Building Council Unveils 2009 Planshttp://www.builderonline.com/leed/us-green-building-council-unveils-2009-plans.aspx?rssLink=U.S.+Green+Building+Council+Unveils+2009+PlansNate Kredich: 'The message is not LEED; it's why to go green and how to go green.'