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 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
Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. Cities in 2022
These metros are working to reduce their carbon footprints by blazing a trail toward eco-friendly living and green building
The Future of Residential Construction Is Not on Land, but in (or Very Near) the Sea!
Builders are rising to meet the challenge, as homeowners pursue more resort options
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Resilient Construction
The Wrongs of Make It Right in New Orleans' Affordable Housing
The legacy of the Make It Right Foundation's failed efforts to restore and revive underserved neighborhoods in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward goes well beyond leaky roofs and toxic mold
Structural
4 New Structural and Insulation Products for Home Builders
These new structural and insulation products for home construction promise a range of benefits from added jobsite safety to greater sustainability.
Environmental
Drought Regions Are Seeing an Influx of New Homebuyers—Here's Why
Homebuyers undaunted by severe droughts are heading to at-risk metros like Los Angeles and Las Vegas en masse
Energy Efficiency
These Canadian Apartments Guarantee Affordability Thanks to Passive House Design
The buildings' efficient design minimizes energy output and cuts down operating costs, opening up affordable units to the city’s most vulnerable residents
Flooring
Embarking on an Eco-Friendly Home Remodel? Try These Green Flooring Options
Taking on a green home remodeling project starts from the ground up, which is why it's important to select the most sustainable flooring products made from natural materials
Community Development
As Wealthy Buyers Flee Major Cities, Developers Meet Demand With ‘Naturehoods’
Sustainable community development is on the rise as high-end home buyers migrate from major cities to mountainous nature havens
Environmental
KB Home Plans to Build EPA WaterSense Labeled Homes in Drought-Stricken Southwest
KB Home recently announced its plans to build WaterSense-labeled homes in Arizona, California, and Nevada, making it the first national home builder to commit to EPA's highest water-efficiency standards
Sustainability
10 Materials to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Sustainable homes are more than just a trend. They are increasingly becoming a good way to save money, boost your homes' market value, increase comfort, and reduce your carbon footprint
Sustainability
Production Builders Are Taking a Modular Approach to New Housing Development
Production builders are turning to off-site construction to complete residential projects efficiently and sustainably
Local Builders
Longtime Tucson Green Building Pioneer Dies at 88
Builder John Wesley Miller is remembered for his transformative building practices and his lasting impact on Tucson home building
