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>
The Responsibility and Opportunity of Clean Air
COVID has unveiled the ugly reality that viruses and other contaminants are transferable by air, bringing the concept of healthy homes to the forefront of our national dialogue. As consumer awareness increases, the definition of healthy homes is expanding into something entirely new. What are the implications for homeowners, building professionals, and manufacturers?
6 Reasons Why You Should Include an Electric Kitchen in a Healthy Home
Whether you’re shooting for net zero or better indoor air quality, offering an all-electric kitchen can help you reach that goal.
How to Build a Better Healthy Home for Your Buyers
Use these tested strategies from the award-winning builder of the Healthy/Clean Home in Professional Builder’s 2021 Show Village.
Best Practices To Maximize Biophilic Design
Here are three fundamental strategies to keep in mind when planning to incorporate elements of biophilic design into upcoming projects.
KB Home Launches Healthy Home Prototype
Homebuilding giant KB Home has partnered with the Well Living Lab to create a concept home for the post-COVID-19 housing market.
Sam Rashkin On Easy Steps to Healthy Homebuilding
As demand for healthy home features soars, building science expert Sam Rashkin offers advice for builders on marketing and selling healthy and clean homes.
What Do Builders Actually Include in Healthy Homes?
Learn what healthy home features end up as standard, upgrades, or overlooked among builders today.
The Healthy Home Trend: Consumers Pay More for Wellness and Comfort
For the next generation of health conscious consumers, wellness starts at home, literally, as increasingly more people look to get their living spaces in shape.
Building Energy Efficient Homes
Home buyers are drawn to a healthy indoor environment, but they don’t know how exactly to achieve that result. They’re turning to builders and…
