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
Airbnb in Home Building's Backyard
Airbnb is now adding "architect" and "urban planner" to its repertoire. The home-sharing leader's…
California's Countdown to Zero Net Energy
The Golden State is 18 months away from its net-zero deadline. Are builders ready?
Living Roofs Bring the Green
New York City has about 1,200 buildings with green roofs, accounting for about 60 acres of the overall rooftop space. Homeowners with living roofs…
Builder Group Prizes Green Design, Collaboration Over Competition
Founded by building professionals in 1982, the bedrock of The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) has…
Passive Building on the Rise
What began as a construction industry response to the energy shortages of the 1970s is a burgeoning green building sector today.
Takeaways for Builders From the Solar Decathlon
For home builders and designers, winning projects offer energy-efficient ideas to act on now
Inspired Outdoor Living in The New American Home 2018
The design team turned tough topography into a luxurious, on-trend outdoor space
More Homes Go Green
All respondents said energy efficiency is the most important practice for improving home performance
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A Salute to Thrive Home Builders
Pro Builder's 2017 Builder of the Year is always learning, always changing, and always testing the limits of what's possible
