WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update
Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency
New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis
Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery From Maui Wildfires
Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster relief efforts on Maui with a $100,000 donation
Home Insurance Is Feeling the Effects of the Climate Crisis
Climate change is causing some home insurance companies to up their rates or entirely pull out of at-risk states
University of Michigan Researchers Unveil Sustainable 3D Printing Material
Researchers from the Digital Architecture Research & Technology Laboratory at Michigan State University have developed an eco-friendly 3D printing material made from sawdust
How a Climate Crisis Is Affecting Housing Affordability
Climate emergencies caused an estimated $57 billion in damage in 2021, and as Americans continue to rebuild from extreme weather events, housing is getting more expensive
Home Design
Simple Design Tips for a More Sustainable Home
These small but impactful design solutions can make any home more sustainable
Housing Markets
In Pursuit of Affordability, Homebuyers Are Heading to Cities With the Biggest Climate Risks
Homebuyers relocating for affordability aren't excluding markets with extreme weather and heightened natural disaster risks from their home searches
Environmental
How One Scientist Is Using Construction Waste to Restore Coral Reefs
Dr. Taryn Foster is using manufacturing strategies from the construction industry to mass produce coral "skeletons" made from construction waste
Environmental
Arizona Sets Limits on Phoenix Construction as Drought Worsens
The Arizona Department of Water Resources is restricting new housing construction in the Phoenix metro area that depends on groundwater
Environmental
How Will Climate Emergencies Affect Home Prices?
The climate crisis could have serious implications for the U.S. housing market, says 'Big Short' real estate investor Dave Burt
NAHB
NAHB and Mississippi HBA Join Tornado Relief Efforts
The National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Mississippi recently teamed up with a Mississippi-based disaster relief organization to aid in recovery efforts following a series of destructive tornadoes
New-Construction Projects
New Housing Development Underway for Eastern Kentucky Flood Victims
Families displaced by a devastating flood last summer will be provided with new housing thanks to a number of generous land and monetary donations
Environmental
Realtors Relief Foundation Provides Emergency Aid for Tornado-Ravaged Midwest, South
The Realtors Relief Foundation is donating $1.6 million to help Southern and Midwestern communities rebuild after a series of deadly tornadoes
Home Design
Designers Take a More Holistic Approach to Home Wellness Features
Along with popular wellness amenities centered around creating a clean, healthy home, designers also report a rising interest in eco-friendly home features
Housing Markets
As Climate Change Accelerates, These Southwestern Markets Are Safe Havens
Due to their high elevations, these housing markets are less susceptible to property damage from increasingly aggressive natural disasters