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<p>Sustainability is an important consideration in homebuilding and remodeling over the past decade. Consumers don’t inherently want to harm the environment, so it’s essential for homebuilders and designers to implement plans for the long haul. Using energy efficiency in lighting and heating, proper insulation, and building materials that will last for generations are key. The impact on the environment and occupants of the house should be a positive one.</p>

What I Learned From the 2022 EEBA Summit

High-performance homebuilders have a lot on their plate. Here are a few prominent issues of heavy discussion taken from the 2022 EEBA Summit.

Meet the Utopia Editors at IBS 2023

Utopia editors are heading to Las Vegas for the 2023 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS). Will we see you there?

Bamboo: Not Just for Your Floor Anymore

Illinois-based Lamboo produces an engineered bamboo that can be used for interior, exterior, and structural applications.

The 14 Essential Patterns of Biophilic Design

For builders and homeowners alike, these 14 patterns of biophilic design offer a look into the most favorable ways biophilia can be incorporated into a home.

Harvard Graduates Devise Community-Scale Geothermal Energy Solution

Over 150 students sought to find creative solutions to common industry problems during Ivory Innovation’s annual Hack-A-House competition.

Vinyl Siding: A Surprising Way to Go Green

While the classic look of wood is forever timeless, new developments in design allow vinyl siding to look and feel like real wood, down to the actual grain.

‘Save The Blue Flame’: The Answer in Exergy

No, it’s not a typo. Some believe exergy may be just as, if not more important, than energy efficiency. But what is it, and where does it fit in the era of sustainable homebuilding?

Tiny Homes That Are Sustainable and Affordable—But Not Cheap

South Carolina’s Eclipse Cottages builds compact units that help homeowners live “more abundant” lives—instead of maintaining, and paying for, square footage they don’t use.

LG Introduces 'Home 8' Energy Storage Solution

LG Electronics has introduced the "Home 8" residential energy storage system (ESS), a solution that will enable American homeowners to manage energy, provide backup power, and reduce dependence on the electric grid.

KB Home Launches First Microgrid Communities in California

All-electric, solar- and battery-powered energy-smart connected communities offer greater energy-efficient and resilient new homes.

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