EPA Introduces New Certification: Energy Star NextGen
The EPA's newest certification aims to boost national energy and emissions savings and act as a catalyst for the construction of new, energy-efficient homes
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
Sustainability
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
Sustainability
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
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 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
