London and Dallas-based Accsys Technologies recently announced a new variant of the modified wood product Accoya , but this one is made with North American red alder.  The company puts wood through a proprietary accetylation process in whichwood molecules that want to bond with water are replaced with more stable acetyl groups.  This improves durability, hardness, water absorption, and dimensional stability. Through now, Accsys has only used radiata pine but red alder option expands the company’s offerings through distributors in North America, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere.  Accoya Alder is...

When Don Lenzer and Bettina Volz started looking around for a builder in the New York area, they quickly realized that they couldn’t meet their budget requirements with conventional construction.  The owner’s design firm, Stelle Architects , found Arizona-based ASUL (Adaptable System for Universal Living), who collaborated with the designer to provide an alternative construction methodology with a budget of $200 per square foot.  This is the Lenzer/Volz residence in Amagansett, New York. ASUL, discussed here and here , uses “ mass customization ” to deliver a custom architectural home...

It seems like manufacturers are turning to third parties to validate environmental claims with increasing frequency lately.  For example, I just learned that DuPont expanded their Corian Terra line of solid surfaces and five colors have at least 20% pre-consumer recycled resin content, according to Scientific Certification Systems .  Several other colors have at least 13% and the rest have a minimum of 6% pre-consumer recycled resin content.  In addition, all colors are GREENGUARD certified; they’re non-porous and do not promote the growth of mold, mildew, or bacteria, according to DuPont...

When we first profiled Anchorage Builders in 2010, they were in the construction phase of North Carolina’s first Passive House .  We followed up with the project in a subsequent post and were quite impressed with the completed home , both aesthetically and sustainably More: Passive Makes Perfect in North Carolina

Zero energy construction . Furnace-free home to conquer winter . Vallejo welcomes new prefab home builder Read More: Vallejo Prefabrication, Furnace-Free Home, Lichen Future, + Sustainable Neighborhoods

If you’re trying to find small gift items for the holiday season, or just looking for an easier way to cut vampire energy, maybe check out the new Conserve Power Switch from Belkin. Selling for $6.99, the outlet insert does one big thing: it lets a homeowner control standby power at the plug and outlet level. The product can be used alone or in a pair and employs zero power in the off position.  When on, it illuminates to let you know what needs to power down.  The savings are small but every little bit counts. Taken from: Conserve Energy with the Flip of a Switch

Wood is a desirable construction material for many reasons including its low embodied energy. More here: Cross-Laminated Timber Opens New Possibilities for Wood Construction

Here’s an outline of our coverage from November. In terms of our new articles, the most shared one on Facebook was about the Tiny Harbinger House in North Carolina, while the most shared one on Twitter was about the Live Work Home in Syracuse. As always, we’re interested in learning about inventive green homes and products around the USA.  If you have news for JetsonGreen.com, send us a tip View original post here: November Month in Review [Outline]

This is Brookwood Terrace , an affordable project by ROEM Corporation and Eden Housing, Inc. that recently opened in California.  The $24.9 million multifamily building has 84 homes, units ranging in size from 636 to 1094 square feet, and amenities like a community room, fitness room, business center, and a laundry room.  The place is also designed by KTGY Group, Inc. More here: Affordable LEED Homes Open in San Jose