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
Study Shows More Home Builders Adopting Green Building Practices, Products
A new study finds a marked increase in the number of home builders embracing eco-conscious, sustainable practices and products
What Will It Take to Bring All New and Existing Construction to Net Zero?
A new report maps out a path for residential new construction and retrofits to reach urgent climate goals
Lessons in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability From The New American Home
The 2023 show home offers an ultra-comfortable, healthy, and sustainable environment that's a model for energy and water efficiencies, regardless of price point
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2024
Homeowners are prioritizing wellness and sustainability in their kitchen spaces
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. These residential properties are linked to…
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
Affordability
Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable
Profiles of three outstanding affordable housing projects recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council in its LEED Homes Awards
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
Indoor Air Quality
Breathe Easier—Healthy Homes Go Mainstream
Healthy homes have been on the fringe for years but now appear poised for the mainstream. Here’s how to deliver (and sell) next-level indoor air quality
Government + Policy
A Tale of Two Missouri Cities Reveals State’s Divide in Energy Policy
Kansas City and St. Louis may be in the same state, but the two Missouri cities couldn’t be further apart when it comes to energy policy. While St…
Solar
New Material Could Raise Efficiency of Solar Panels
A new crystalline material called perovskite could boost the ability of solar panels to create electrical energy from sunlight. Typical silicon…
Healthy Homes
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns
Sustainability
Architectural Reuse Council Will Step Up Efforts to Reuse Construction Waste
The Architectural Reuse Council (ARC) was recently formed to maximize building material diversion and reuse. The San Diego-based group aims to…
Sustainability
Is Cross-Laminated Timber Really a Green Solution?
Cross-laminated timber (CLT), is touted as a more sustainable option for building construction than concrete and steel. But is it really? The…