Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency
New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis
10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home
These energy-saving products can significantly lower utility costs while reducing a home's overall carbon footprint
Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing
HVAC faults usually go undetected, which is a problem, since they can severely compromise a home’s energy efficiency
Back to Bare Bones—Delivering New Homes Buyers Can Actually Afford
Elevated expectations in the new-home market are driving up costs for unnecessary amenities homebuyers may not actually want
A Look Into Microgrids—What They Are and How They Work
As state funding becomes more readily available for energy-efficient building projects, interest in residential communities that act as their own miniature power grids, otherwise known as microgrids, is on the rise
Energy Efficiency Proves a Valuable Selling Point in NAR Sustainability Report
A 2023 sustainability report from the National Association of Realtors reveals that homebuyers are prioritizing energy efficiency when consulting with real estate professionals
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A Look Into Microgrids—What They Are and How They Work
As state funding becomes more readily available for energy-efficient building projects, interest in residential communities that act as their own miniature power grids, otherwise known as microgrids, is on the rise
Sustainability
Energy Efficiency Proves a Valuable Selling Point in NAR Sustainability Report
A 2023 sustainability report from the National Association of Realtors reveals that homebuyers are prioritizing energy efficiency when consulting with real estate professionals
Energy Efficiency
A Florida Master Planned Community Sets a New Standard for Net-Positive Construction
The Hunter's Point community on Florida's Gulf Coast is powered by a shared grid that recycles and redistributes excess energy from its net-positive homes
Energy Efficiency
Is It Possible to Build Affordable Homes That Are Also Energy Efficient?
These developers see no reason why affordable housing can't also be sustainable
Codes + Standards
The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code
The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) hampers the return on investment for builders and homebuyers
Energy Efficiency
A Roundup of Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades for Any Budget
These low-cost home upgrades are inexpensive, easy to complete, and offer long-term energy savings
Affordability
Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity Teams up With Local HBA for Affordable Housing Project
Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity is working with the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association to construct two new affordable homes for low-income families
Products
Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Idea Home
The custom home in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert set some ambitious net zero home-performance goals. These building products help to meet them
Tiny Homes
Seattle Builders Are Constructing Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless
A Seattle-based home building initiative is joining forces with volunteers from a local nonprofit to build energy-efficient tiny houses for the homeless
Energy Efficiency
A Burgeoning Focus on Energy Retrofits Doesn't Just Benefit Homeowners
Rising interest in energy-efficient home building and existing-home retrofits creates an opportunity for tech advancements and new career pathways
