The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024
The “Building Certifier Scope of Services” provides clarification on steps taken to certify a building to Passive House Institute standards
Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes
NileBuilt’s net-zero homes are built with concrete wall panels—creating fire, flood, and wind resilience
Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It
Many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left over from their rice and wheat crops. A Swedish startup turns that agricultural castoff into building boards
How AI and Mushrooms Helped Turn an Empty Urban Lot into Affordable Housing
In Oakland, Calif., a design team leveraged innovative methods and materials to build 316 affordable and sustainable homes
Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes
RODE Architects encountered surprises and challenges while designing the three single-family homes—all of which sold before they were finished
PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas
Hosted by Phius, the conference brings together architecture, building, manufacturing, and energy experts and enthusiasts to address the next frontier of passive building strategies and weather-resilient homes
<p>Healthy homes are built in a way that promotes occupant health, according to the National Center for Healthy Housing. Every element—from the design, construction, and maintenance—are established with the homeowner's well-being in mind. These homes are clean, well-ventilated, energy efficient, and safe; elements that help ensure the occupants are free from disease or injury.</p>
Learning How Our Homes Affect Our Health Through Biophilia And More
In Rochester, Minn., Well Living Lab, in collaboration with Marvin, is developing a smart, connected test home to research the impacts of indoor environments on health and well-being.
Giving Buyers the High-Performance Features They Want
After surveying hundreds of home shoppers to find out what they most want in their homes, Tri Pointe Homes announced several new standard offerings.
6 Lifestyle Shifts Influencing Exterior, Interior Design
From the urban migration to the return of Maximalism, the last two years have brought about noticeable shifts in what consumers want in new homes and remodeling projects.
New Download: Panasonic WhisperAir Repair advanced spot air purifier brochure
Learn about Panasonic’s new WhisperAir Repair, a ceiling-mounted, maintenance-free spot air purifier that is easy to install with no ductwork required.
Kicking Gas and Taking Names
Gas cooking is coming under fire, not only for its harsh environmental impact, but also the health of those who use it. It’s time for a magnetic shift.
Heat Pump Performance — Basic, Better, and Best
Not all heat pumps are equal—understand the differences between your options.
What is Performance Construction?
Life today isn’t the same as it was 50 years ago, and neither is an effective builder’s approach to constructing a home.
Raising the Builder Bar
Colorado’s McStain Neighborhoods knows it takes more to build healthy, sustainable houses—and believes it’s worth it.
Colorado's McStain Neighborhoods Finds Sustainable Path to Building Healthy Homes
Builder’s new BeWell Home is energy efficient, healthy, and ready for zero.
The Energy Transition: The All-Electric Difference
How homeowners can benefit from the all-electric energy transition.
