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April 2012, Green Home Plan Book

Our second annual set of eco-friendly plans includes a more thorough evaluation of energy performance, so you can pick the design that meets both lifestyle and performance goals.

March 2012, Soil & Landscaping Guide

Forget everything you think you know about soil ecology. The latest research on how soils, plants and people interact unveils a complex, living underworld.

February 2012, The Hot 50 Products

Looking for eco-friendly products that you can trust? Here's our annual list of editors' picks, chosen for their overall impact, innovation and reliability.

January 2012, Solar Homes of the Future

If you're looking for innovative, exciting ways to integrate solar energy into your next project, you've just hit paydirt. Here's our comprehensive coverage of the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C.

December 2011, Green Home of the Year Awards

This year's sustainable home competition showcases designs that range from small, simple and austere to super-efficient luxury on a grand scale.  Here's inspiration for any site, at any budget.

November 2011, The Homeowner's Handbook, Second Edition

Share this annual guide with your customers, co-workers and friends, to help them understand the fundamental concepts and products used in sustainable construction.

October 2011, Alternative Structural Systems Update

From SIPs to ICFs, cordwood to straw bale, Earthships to engineered wood framing, here's a roundup of best practices for getting better performance from both old and new wall systems.

September 2011, Sustainable Sales and Marketing Guide

We've packed this issue with ideas for closer collaboration with lenders, realtors, manufacturers and code officials. You'll also find important marketing research, with tips on how to connect with even the most skeptical of mainstream buyers.

August 2011, Building Science Update

Which is greener - vinyl or cedar siding? Is fly ash a safe concrete additive? How do heating systems compare, from an environmental perspective? In this issue, we tackle some of the industry's toughest technical challenges.

July 2011, Net-Zero Energy Housing Review

Are communities and housing that create all of their own power on-site the inevitable next step in the building revolution?

June 2011, Technology and Innovation Update

Can digital home design, electric cars, durable computers, and honest product labeling reverse negative environmental trends? Perhaps, but only if human behavior changes for the better.

May 2011, The Retro-Renovation Guide

How to restore historic buildings with green principles in mind.

April 2011, Green Home Plan Book

Award-winning green homes you can build to suit any client, any regional style.

March 2011, The Eco-Friendly Landscaping Guide

Learn how to convert a boring, high-maintenance yard into a haven of earthly delights.

February 2011, The Hot 50 Products

Our annual products guide showcases the best green products available for your houses today.

January 2011, The Retrofit Idea Book

Now is the time of adaptation and evolution. Will your company make the transition or be left behind?


Also available: December 2010 The Green Design Guide; November 2010 The Homeowner's Handbook First Edition; October 2010 Green Plumbing; September 2010 Stunning Green Remodels; and July/August 2010 Driving Forces: A Special Report on the State of Green Vehicles.

Issues prior to July/August 2010 are available in print only.  Contact us for more information.