Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement
Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California
6th Annual MVP Awards: Sustainable Building
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Sustainable Building category
4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures
As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association
Solar Achieves Renewable Energy Milestone
In 2023 solar energy provided more than 50% of new electricity capacity added to the US grid
40 Finalists Selected to Advance in DOE's 2024 Solar Decathlon
The U.S. Department of Energy's annual design challenge recognizes collegiate cutting-edge, zero energy building designs
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
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
