11 Energy Efficient Holiday Gift Ideas
EarthTechling
Feel like a super sleuth finding exactly where your home is wasting energy with a thermal leak detector. With the power of infrared sensors, … The Black and Decker TLD100 ($52.99) will help your friend or family member keep their home energy …

MIT research in concrete gets funding boost
MIT News
Crossing disciplines, and international borders. Rhodes Scholar John Mikhael, who calls both the U.S. and Lebanon home, is also comfortable in many scientific fields. …. the planning process. Work planned for the CSHub's next five-year phase includes …

Prescott contractor building huge energy-efficient home
Prescott Daily Courier
Israel, who works under broker Steve Collins Realty & Investments, said designing and building a green, or energy-efficient, home should not exceed 5 percent of the costs of a conventional home. Most of the savings will come from "passive design …

La Jolla Shores home earns 'green' award
La Jolla Light
A home in La Jolla Shores recently earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum status, the third private residence in La Jolla to do so. On Dec. 5, Hill Construction presented homeowners Jack and Jill Noreen with a plaque …

Green Builder® Media Announces Winners of the 6th Annual Home of the Year …
3BL Media (press release)
Keywords: Eco-Living, Consumption & Travel | Energy | Environment | Green Builder Media | Green Builder magazine | Net Zero | Net Zero Home | Technology. Innovation … Our judges chose eight outstanding projects displaying the best and most cutting …