Green Builder Media, LLC

By now you may have noticed that we are celebrating our 20th Anniversary at Green Builder Media in 2025. At the time, there were plenty of people who didn’t think we would survive for 20 weeks, never mind a score of years and counting. But in the immortal words of author Victor Hugo, “Nothing else in the world … not all the armies … is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” #GreenBuilding #GreenBuilderMediaIs20 https://ow.ly/2LzL50VgnST

The clock isn’t just ticking—it’s racing. Climate change, resource depletion, and outdated systems are on a collision course with reality. The good news? The solutions we need are here, and sustainability is unstoppable. #ClimateAction https://ow.ly/6HrV50VfGfS

In a perfect world, a builder selects a home’s siding by carefully balancing aesthetics, durability, cost, environmental impact, and maintenance. The reality, however, is that the decision sometimes comes down to familiarity and cost. Many builders apply the same siding in every situation, unless compelled to change by an HOA or development standards. They may be doing their clients a disservice. In our view, the metrics by which siding is selected should weigh each of the following factors: Upfront Costs (material and installation) Maintenance and Longevity Resilience and Local Climate (fire, storms, heat, moisture) Environmental Footprint (embodied energy, recyclability, resource depletion) These criteria will vary by client, of course, but to some degree, they’re universal. How much maintenance is a homeowner willing to exchange for a lower upfront cost? How concerned is she about the risk of #wildfires in the region? Each product has its strengths and weaknesses. #BuildingMaterials #HomeBuilding #ResilientHousing https://ow.ly/LZj050VeTJi

?? Game-Changer Alert! ?? Want to master ESG and stay ahead in the building industry? The ESG Defining Principles are your go-to guide for smarter, more sustainable success. ????? ?? Don’t get left behind—download now! https://ow.ly/3ShM50VcNWP #NextLevelBuilding #SmartGrowth #FutureReady #ESGGameChanger

Early 20th century history meets a sustainable future in this energy-efficient renovated home which was our overall grand winner in this year's Green #HomeOfTheYear contest. #HistoricHomes #EnergyEfficient #HomeRenovation https://ow.ly/PeMz50VcIe2

Green Builder Media's Editor-in-Chief offers his review of 2025's Design & Construction Week. #GreenBuilding #BuildingIndustry #KBIS2025 #IBS2025 https://ow.ly/evo150VbZBm

There's still time to answer our birthday wish! Would you please fill out the survey in honor of our big year? As a thank you we will enter your name into a drawing for a $250 gift card. The Deadline is March 7. #GreenBuilderMediaIs20 https://ow.ly/KhNa50UWRyy

Austin homeowners Judi and Robert George opted for a greener custom home where they can age in place. ???? #AgingInPlace #HomeDesign #AustinRealEstate #GreenBuilding #VISIONHouseATX https://ow.ly/c9jU50VbaHs

Join us for an eye-opening session on how to measure, manage, and minimize embodied carbon in home construction. ???? #EmbodiedCarbon #CarbonFootprint #HomeConstruction https://ow.ly/ao5Z50V9s5H

Are carbon offsets the key to net-zero? With evolving standards and stronger oversight, more companies are saying yes. ?? Check out our latest blog to learn more! https://ow.ly/xZtL50V9zmi #CarbonOffsets #NetZero #ClimateAction #GreenBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #ESG