Three Future-Proof Features of a Sustainable Home
These in-demand features deliver long-term value when building sustainable homes
This 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
This Airbnb Cofounder Is Hopping on the ADU Train for His Next Housing Venture
Joe Gebbia's startup company, Samara, is building net-zero tiny houses meant to solve California's housing shortage
Risks to Consider in the Race to Net Zero
High-performance home building is becoming more commonplace across the U.S., but net zero construction also poses new risks to the built environment
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High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality
A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements
The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions
Resilient Construction
How Low-Cost, Allergy-Free ‘Passive’ Homes Offer an Affordable Housing Solution
Passive buildings offer energy efficiency paired with a health and wellness guarantee
Net Zero
Net Zero: The Desert Comfort Experience Home Navigates a Perfect Storm
This net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction started, highlighting building industry inefficiencies—all exacerbated by the pandemic
Net Zero
Why ‘Net Zero’ Homes Are Growing in Popularity
How climate catastrophes are starting a new movement in the housing industry
Community Development
The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes
Developer FivePoint Valencia broke ground on a new 21,000-home project that will become the largest net-zero community in the country. Homes will…
Energy Efficiency
Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum
From community installations to a push in some municipalities for all-electric building codes, interest in solar keeps growing
Net Zero
Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?
The average American home still runs on fossil fuels, but one report has found a feasible plan to transform each home into a zero-energy one. The…
Net Zero
Retrofitting Existing Homes Will Be Vital for Reaching Emission Targets
If governments want to reach emission reduction targets for housing stock, older homes will have to undergo retrofits to meet the new standards.…
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.
