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
Tiny-House Lovers, Take Heart
There's a market for tiny homes—and it's growing, with more tiny house options available
Wellness Design, the Next Sustainable Strategy
The new wave of smart and responsible design goes beyond energy efficiency
Net Zero
Gaining an Edge With Net Zero Houses
These award-winning homes demonstrate the business and environmental opportunities that sustainable building affords.
DOE Names Solar Decathlon Winners
Renewable energy systems meet smart design in the U.S. Department of Energy's 2015 contest
The New American Home 2016
The home puts a premium on indoor air quality, but it's also water-wise and energy-smart
Lean Building
Advanced Framing for High Performance and Low Waste
On the path to increased efficiency, a home builder learns new techniques and implements innovative building systems
Maureen Mahle on the science of green building and healthy living
After more than a decade in the field, the engineer and building scientist has played a role in certifying more than 6,000 green homes and apartments in 10 states
Solar Decathlon 2015 Prototype Homes Open for Tours
Some participating teams constructed homes that address resiliency toward environmental changes and disasters in their respective home regions
North American Passive House Network E-book Explains Passivhaus, Net-Zero Techniques
Free guide includes spotlight on individual projects
The Future of Housing Design: Can Your Team Deliver?
Ensuring that high-performance construction continues to thrive involves a commitment to your business — and to mentoring a new generation of builders