Ivory Innovations Announces 25 Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize
The finalists for the prize demonstrate innovative, scalable solutions for advancing housing affordability
AI in Home Building ... What Now? What Next?
Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. How can builders use AI in new-home construction? Start with this primer
AI Glossary for Home Builders: Artificial Intelligence Terms Explained
A quick guide to some key terms you'll hear used when talking about artificial intelligence
Here's Where AI Is Making Inroads in Homes and the Housing Industry
Industry pros weigh in on how artificial intelligence is changing the way they do business and enhancing life at home for their clients
What's Standing in the Way of Home Builders Adopting Off-Site Methods?
Findings from Home Innovation Research Labs show home builders continue to embrace the status quo when it comes to adopting new methods, but results vary by builder type and region
In SC, Affordable Housing Comes in a Shipping Container
To provide homes for some of Georgetown County's lowest-income residents, Habitat for Humanity is getting creative with shipping containers
Building Science: Zero Energy Ready Homes for All Climates and Price Points
In zero energy ready homes, all or most of a home’s annual energy consumption can be offset with renewable energy, significantly reducing annual electricity costs.
Department of Energy announces 2014 Housing Innovation Awards winners
Annual program recognizes builders and contractors who push the envelope of energy-efficient home building.
Building Science: The Race to Zero-Energy-Ready Homes
As demonstrated by projects across the country, zero-energy-ready homes can be built in a variety of climates, including hot-humid and cold climates.
The systems-builders approach to achieving zero-energy-ready homes
To maximize energy efficiency and improve home performance, these homes used unique construction methods such as SIPs, exterior fluid-applied air barriers, and ICFs.
Energy Efficiency: Strong Results With High-Performing Homes
These builders represent large companies that recognize the importance of offering high-performance homes as a critical part of their product lines
Department of Energy Selects Winners of Student Design Competition
The winning teams produced market-ready design solutions for zero-energy-ready, high-performance homes that are comfortable and durable.
Technology Tools of the Trade
Builders are using apps, tablets, and operating systems to transform their businesses for the better.
Why Starbucks and The Container Store are laughing at you
6 Lessons Learned for Building and Selling Energy-Efficient Homes
Speakers who participated in the recent Net-Zero North American Leadership Summit share what the industry has learned about building to the green standard