Scientists Create the First Transparent Solar Panels
The creation of window-like solar panels could mean a wider rollout and solar energy usage—once…
A New Era of Idea Homes at IBSx
The 2021 versions of Pro Builder’s Show Village and The New American Home pivot to meet changing times
Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?
The average American home still runs on fossil fuels, but one report has found a feasible plan to…
Selling All-Electric Homes
Buyers love living in these homes, but to get them there you need to address a few common objections
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Energy Efficiency
Selling All-Electric Homes
Buyers love living in these homes, but to get them there you need to address a few common objections
Energy Efficiency
Should You Consider Hybrid Heating?
As a cost-effective step toward an all-electric future, hybrid heating systems offer real customer benefits
Energy Efficiency
Are All-Electric Homes the Future?
This Denver builder believes that, even in a gas market, the advantages of all-electric homes will grow their market share
Net Zero
Housing's Now: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home is proof that combining high performance and market appeal is a recipe for success in today’s competitive production environment.
Products
A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal
Net Zero
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Comfort Solution
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home took a team approach to conquer aggressive performance and cost goals and deliver optimum indoor comfort.
Energy Efficiency
Are Clean-Energy Prefab Homes the Future?
Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes.
An Off-the-Grid Home Constructed with Rubber Tires
Forget reclaimed wood or brick, one Vermont homeowner is using an atypical recycled material to construct her new home.
Smart Home
Smart Device Partners and Energy Management for the Connected Home
Should home builders work with one of the big three—Apple, Amazon, Google—on a connected home solution? And what about energy management? Is microgrid technology the answer?
Appliances
Manufacturers Bet on Tech for New Home Appliances
Appliance manufacturers are offering consumers tech features, large and small, on their latest appliances
