Alex Wilson

Alex Wilson, a frequent contributor to Fine Homebuilding, is the founder and president of Building Green, which publishes Environmental Building News and provides the building community with information on energy-efficient, environmentally responsible building practices and products. The Taunton Press and Building-Green became business partners in 2008 and are collaborating to create new residential green-building resources.

Mineral Wool (Re)gains Some Ground
Although mineral wool—also referred to as rock wool, slag wool, and stone wool—was one of the first insulation materials to be widely produced commercially (starting back in 1871 in Germany),…
A Case for Resilient Design
Alex Wilson, founder and executive editor of BuildingGreen, begins this article by recounting the unusually severe weather events that occurred in the United States in 2011. He ties this to…
Flushing Out the Ultra Water-Efficient Stealth Toilet
New vacuum-assist flush technology creates a super-quiet toilet that uses very little water.
Green Building Myth #1: It’s More Expensive
The first of a multi-part myth-busting series. Simple strategies for building green can cost no more than regular building; many actually reduce costs.
Rigid Mineral Wool Foundation Insulation Review
A fireproof, insect resistant, and able to drain water quickly makes this insulation a strong competitor of XPS
Fixing our homes can help fix our country
An open letter to President Barack Obama
Down the drain
A lot of people are surprised to learn that there is a finite amount of water on the planet
Mandate passive survivability in building codes
Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?
The Energy-Smart Kitchen
Choose the right appliances to curb your home’s energy appetite.
Smart Vapor Retarder
MemBrain vapor retarder protects against condensation in winter, but allows for drying in summer

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