Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Study Shows More Home Builders Adopting Green Building Practices, Products
A new study finds a marked increase in the number of home builders embracing eco-conscious, sustainable practices and products
Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. 18, and comments must be submitted by Oct. 2, 2023
The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis
A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert
A Call to Action: New Professional Titles Emerge to Reduce Housing’s Carbon Footprint
Industry leaders are employing the help of climate experts to discover and implement more climate-conscious building practices
Meet the Zero Energy Ready Home Program Version 2
The latest version of the ZERH program aims to push home energy efficiency and performance to the next level
High Performance + High Design Homes
High performance and high design are achievable in a new home as long as the design and construction team collaborates with trade partners and other experts at the start of the project
Fuse
Bronze
Urban Infill
Fuse, Seattle
Entrant/Builder/Architect: Build Urban
Photographer: HD Estates
Size: 3,100 sf…
Emerald Star
Silver
Green Home
Emerald Star, Seattle
Entrant/Builder/Developer/Interior Designer/Land Planner: …
Pro Builder Design Awards
Bronze Award: The New American Home
Bronze
Green Home
The New American Home, Henderson, Nev.
Entrant/Builder:…
Building Healthy Communities
Historical planning methods can be adapted to create a healthier suburbia—without sacrificing housing numbers
WaterSense, Sustainability Part of Policy Modernization Act
Congress will need to reconcile the Act with a similar bill that was recently passed. A reconciled bill would pass through the House and Senate before reaching President Obama.
Meeting the Demand for Green Features
More homebuyers are demanding green features in homes and neighborhoods. It's a win-win: Meeting the demand results in new-home communities that are environmentally and financially sustainable
Thinking Big With a Micro Master Plan
Dwell Development enhances a Seattle infill master planned community with sustainable houses
Coming Your Way Soon?
Fixtures and appliances designed to conserve make it easier to build water-sensible homes
The Irreplaceable Resource
Appliances that conserve make it easier than ever to build water-sensible homes
