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 Burgeoning Focus on Energy Retrofits Doesn't Just Benefit Homeowners
Rising interest in energy-efficient home building and existing-home retrofits creates an opportunity for tech advancements and new career pathways
Brooklyn Net Zero Geothermal Apartment Complex Will Be First and Largest in the US
The New York housing complex—the first geothermal project of its kind at this scale—could serve as a blueprint for net zero living
Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency
To reduce the climate impacts of residential buildings, the U.S. Department of Energy is making new funding and tools available to help upgrade the energy efficiency of older, existing homes and is now accepting proposals
Americans More Willing to Stretch Budgets for Sustainable Home Features
Homeowners are investing in more-expensive home features focused on wellness and sustainability
Products That Raise the Bar on Home Water Savings and Efficiency
This selection of water-saving products can help homeowners monitor water use, ensure water quality, and prevent flooding from leaking pipes
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Sustainability
Americans More Willing to Stretch Budgets for Sustainable Home Features
Homeowners are investing in more-expensive home features focused on wellness and sustainability
Products
Products That Raise the Bar on Home Water Savings and Efficiency
This selection of water-saving products can help homeowners monitor water use, ensure water quality, and prevent flooding from leaking pipes
Energy Efficiency
New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info
A one-page, consumer-friendly label is now available for all homes in the RESNET Registry
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
Energy Efficiency
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
Sustainability
Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022
To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification
Awards
Life's Good Award Winners Present Tech Solutions for a Better Future
LG's Life's Good Award winners' innovations focus on environmental sustainability and accessibility
Energy Efficiency
These Six Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Are About to Get a Lot More Affordable
These all-electric home upgrades can boost a home's energy efficiency, and with the help of government subsidies, they're also more affordable than ever before
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
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
