Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings
Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency
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
Resilient Construction
Next Steps for Disaster Resilience and Rebuilding
The dream for disaster recovery is kit homes that can be assembled by two mid-level trades
Resilient Construction
Texas Housing Development Designed to Withstand Disasters and Nuclear Attack
Sometimes a double-gated community just isn’t safe enough.
Curbed reports that Trident Lakes, a 700-…
Smart + Resilient Cities
Impact Fees on Development Proposed to Fund Miami’s Resiliency Plans
The county plans to spend $400 million to build a system of valves, pumps, and raised roadways to reduce the impact of flooding in the low-lying region.
The New American Home
Welcome to The New American Home 2016
The home puts a premium on indoor air quality and is also energy-smart and water-wise.
Building Materials
Modern Barn House Showcases Efficiency and the Indoor-Outdoor Connection
How This Modern Barn House Was Designed
In designing the 7,500-square-foot house, Ric Stott, AIA, set out to create a modern…
Solar
Community Solar Projects on the Rise
One research firm projects solar gardens will make up a large market share of the industry by 2020
Energy Efficiency
Energy Savings in Disguise: Look Closer, This Is No Ordinary Home
Incorporating a host of quality construction and high-performance details make this home one of the most energy-efficient new houses in the country
Sustainability
Coastal Flooding Increasing Along East Coast of U.S.
A sharp rise in flooding the last 40 years seems to correlate with an 8-inch average rise in sea levels over the past century.
Outdoor Living
Add amenities for sustainability-oriented customers
Outdoor living spaces are expanding, with larger decks and more attention to the entire yard. This trend gives homeowners ways to extend their…
Government + Policy
Sustainable Wood Controversy Leads to LEED ‘Backlash Bill’ in Florida House
A Florida House bill that says state agencies should decide on a project-by-project basis which green certification standards are used on state construction passed a subcommittee vote 12-1
