Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum
From community solar installations to a push in some municipalities for all-electric building codes, interest in solar keeps growing
High-Performance Features That Set The New American Home 2021 Apart
High style and high performance go hand-in-hand in this year's annual show house
Record Number of Solar Panels Installed in 2020
The U.S. solar industry didn't just endure the pandemic, it thrived. Solar installations increased…
Standout Green Products From IBSx
New products for the home that offer features focused on efficiency, hygiene, and safety
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Off-Site Construction
How Katerra Is Building the Future
On today’s installment of The Weekly, Janet Stephenson from building technology company Katerra talks to Pro Builder about the company’s vision to
Energy Efficiency
This Prefab Modular Facade Promises to Cut Energy Use by Half
Buildings have a larger carbon footprint than the entire transportation sector and a new prefab, modular facade aims to help with that, says Fast C
Sustainability
Top Sustainable Features Buyers Want
Homebuyers say energy efficiency is a top priority when searching for a home, according to a survey by The National Association of Home Builders.
High-Performance Homes
Jim Nostedt on How High Performance Can Beat Code-Built Homes on Price
SEEFAR's Jim Nostedt shares how an appraisal/analysis called Total Cost of Building Ownership reveals the true cost of building and operating a sustainable building
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.
Solar
New Study Reveals Cost Effectiveness of Solar Panels
The installation of solar photovoltaic panels is appealing, but how does the return on the major investment play out?
Energy Efficiency
Are Clean-Energy Prefab Homes the Future?
Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes.
Sustainability
More Golf Homes Are Taking a Swing at Sustainability
Some homeowners enjoy their lake house, others have their cabin in Aspen, and some enjoy golf homes.
Award-Winning Projects
Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency
Winners of the U.S. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects
Resilient Construction
3 Ways to Use Building Codes to Slow Climate Change
Architects, builders, manufacturers, and inspectors have a role to play in improving energy efficiency and resiliency through building codes
