Lessons in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability From The New American Home
The 2023 show home offers an ultra-comfortable, healthy, and sustainable environment that's a model for energy and water efficiencies, regardless of price point
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2024
Homeowners are prioritizing wellness and sustainability in their kitchen spaces
University of Michigan Researchers Unveil Sustainable 3D Printing Material
Researchers from the Digital Architecture Research & Technology Laboratory at Michigan State University have developed an eco-friendly 3D printing material made from sawdust
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
Energy Efficiency Proves a Valuable Selling Point in NAR Sustainability Report
A 2023 sustainability report from the National Association of Realtors reveals that homebuyers are prioritizing energy efficiency when consulting with real estate professionals
Simple Design Tips for a More Sustainable Home
These small but impactful design solutions can make any home more sustainable
Sustainability
Energy Efficiency Proves a Valuable Selling Point in NAR Sustainability Report
A 2023 sustainability report from the National Association of Realtors reveals that homebuyers are prioritizing energy efficiency when consulting with real estate professionals
Home Design
Simple Design Tips for a More Sustainable Home
These small but impactful design solutions can make any home more sustainable
Energy Efficiency
A Florida Master Planned Community Sets a New Standard for Net-Positive Construction
The Hunter's Point community on Florida's Gulf Coast is powered by a shared grid that recycles and redistributes excess energy from its net-positive homes
Energy Efficiency
Is It Possible to Build Affordable Homes That Are Also Energy Efficient?
These developers see no reason why affordable housing can't also be sustainable
Environmental
Arizona Sets Limits on Phoenix Construction as Drought Worsens
The Arizona Department of Water Resources is restricting new housing construction in the Phoenix metro area that depends on groundwater
Design
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
Energy Efficiency
A Roundup of Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades for Any Budget
These low-cost home upgrades are inexpensive, easy to complete, and offer long-term energy savings
Energy Efficiency
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
Net Zero
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
Energy Efficiency
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
