Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement
Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California
4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures
As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association
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
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
Environmental
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
Environmental
The EPA Is Expanding Its List of Protected Waterways—Here’s Why Industry Associations Are Pushing Back
The Environmental Protection Agency is redefining the "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) protected under the Clean Water Act, but industry experts say the new rule nullifies benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law
Environmental
Despite a Worsening Water Shortage, Developers Are Mapping Out New Projects in Phoenix Desert
Arizona's water supply is rapidly disappearing, but that's not stopping new developers from taking over the dry West Valley of Phoenix
Solar
Is Rooftop Solar for Everyone? Here’s How Homeowners Can Calculate Cost Savings
Rooftop solar offers a number of advantages, even beyond its environmental impact. But not all solar installations benefit homeowners equally
Environmental
Three Future-Proof Features of a Sustainable Home
These in-demand features deliver long-term value when building sustainable homes
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Message: Proposal to Create Climate Risk Committee
NAHB will continue to be the housing industry’s voice regarding climate issues, with NAHB's Leadership Council recommending the creation of a new Climate Risk Committee
Environmental
How One New York Program Is Giving New Life to Architectural Mock-Ups
New York-based Testbeds is reusing visual and performance construction mock-ups in community gardens to divert them from landfills
Building Materials
New England Nonprofit Is Creating a Market for Repurposed Building Materials
Massachusetts-based EcoBuilding Bargains sells eco- and budget-friendly building materials, each with their own unique history
