6th Annual MVP Awards: Healthy Home
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Healthy Home category
Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It
Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes
Smart Technology and Wellness Features Dominate 2024 Kitchen Trends
The National Kitchen & Bath Association's 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report reveals rising consumer interest in smart tech and wellness features
Radon Mitigation Products for a Healthier Home
These building products work to detect and expel radon from homes, helping ensure occupant safety and health
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
Americans More Willing to Stretch Budgets for Sustainable Home Features
Homeowners are investing in more-expensive home features focused on wellness and sustainability
Healthy Homes
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Improving Wellness Design
Healthy homes saw a boom in interest last year and wellness-inspired design will likely only grow in popularity going forward. From builders to…
Green Design
A Look at the First 2020 NGBS Green Certified Building
A nine-unit condominium building by Marnella Homes in Portland, Ore. has secured the first 2020 National Green Building Standard certification.…
The New American Home
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
Builders
Meritage Homes Receives Indoor airPLUS Certification
Home builder giant Meritage Homes now carries the Indoor airPLUS certification after committing to installing MERV-13 filters in all new homes.…
Quality Matters
How to Achieve Affordable Balanced Ventilation
Today’s new-home construction practices require a mechanically balanced and controlled fresh-air ventilation system to protect the home and the health of its occupants. Makeup air is a cost-effective option that yields long-term benefits
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.
Healthy Homes
New-Home Buyers Want Health-Focused Features
Even before the pandemic, buyers were interested in wellness design and healthier homes. Now, more than one-third of prospective buyers want to…
Indoor Air Quality
Breathe Easier—Healthy Homes Go Mainstream
Healthy homes have been on the fringe for years but now appear poised for the mainstream. Here’s how to deliver (and sell) next-level indoor air quality
