Trailer Treasure—Affordable Housing, Green Living, Community, Income in an Unlikely Place

The American dream of homeownership for all is not particularly healthy these days. Housing prices in some areas have already returned to pre-Great Recession (2006) levels. According to the Trulia real estate website, the median price ...

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Trailer Treasure—Affordable Housing, Green Living, Community, Income in an Unlikely Place

Author: Larry Weingarten and Carol Venolia

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February 29, 2016

Phoenix Rising: Lessons Learned from Katrina

Author: Roger Hahn

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July 01, 2010

Energy-efficient homes play a significant role in post-Katrina rebuilding in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. [continue reading]

Deep Energy Cuts for a Fresh Start

Author: Theresa Gilbride

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BPI CE

January 03, 2009

Asdal Builders achieved an 80% reduction in energy use in an existing home without sacrificing the comfort of the occupants. [continue reading]

Post-Hurricane Opportunities

Author: Danny Parker

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June 08, 2006

Although coping with hurricanes is difficult, it does offer the opportunity to make homes more energy efficient and comfortable. [continue reading]

Dealing with Mold in Damaged Homes

Author: Claudette H. Reichel

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June 08, 2006

The longer mold grows, the greater the potential hazard and the harder it is to control. [continue reading]

Artists Housing Achieves Energy Star Performance

Author: Kimberly Vermeer

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July 01, 2005

Artists converting old industrial buildings into studio live/work spaces is a familiar story in many urban areas, but the conversion of a decrepit former factory into Brookside Artists Housing came with numerous twists and turns. [continue reading]

Post-Hurricane Opportunities

Author: Danny Parker

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March 01, 2005

Although coping with hurricanes is difficult, it does offer the opportunity to make homes more energy efficient and comfortable. [continue reading]

After the Flood

Author: Heshmat Aglan and Sherry Livengood

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January 01, 2003

Since people continue to build - and rebuild - their houses in flood prone areas, finding the materials that hold up best after flooding could save energy and money and keep tons of material out of landfills. [continue reading]