Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution
Florida-based Carbon Limit has developed a product called CaptureCrete that pulls CO2 from the air, like a magnet
EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation
EEBA's new course for designers, builders, and building industry supply partners will help them to reduce the overall carbon footprint of new homes
D.R. Horton Buys 250,000 Grass-Made, Structural Panels from Plantd
The startup’s collaboration with D.R. Horton signifies a major industry shift in favor of climate change solutions
Luxury Development in Utah Uses Leading-Edge Tech to Enhance Health and Wellbeing
The 115-residence community has partnered with a range of partners providing air purification and water filtration systems, circadian lighting that mimics natural daylight, and other technologies
Sustainable, Structural Panels Made From Grass
Could wood OSB become a thing of the past? This startup creates carbon-capturing structural panels made almost entirely from grass
Introducing: World’s First 100% Bio-Based 3D Printed Home
The University of Maine has unveiled a first-of-its-kind bio-based home, utilizing wood fibers, prefabrication, and 3D printing techniques.
<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>
‘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.
Younger Homes, Digibilt Partnership is Rashkin’s ‘Future of Housing'
Sam Rashkin encourages high-performance homebuilders to take after the likes of Younger Homes, who utilizes the latest virtual technology of Digibilt to efficiently build and sell custom homes.
The Path from Net Zero Energy to Zero Carbon
After building high-performance, energy-efficient homes for 30 years, Colorado’s Thrive Home Builders takes on a new target: carbon impact.
The Six Grand Winners of the Housing Innovation Awards
Since 2013, the Department of Energy has honored innovative builders constructing zero energy ready homes. This year’s winners include 26 homes in 18 states.
Is ‘Net Zero Carbon’ The New ‘Net Zero Energy’?
Decarbonization, sustainability, and other progressive initiatives were hot subjects at this year’s EEBA High Performance Home Summit.
An Evolved Approach to Decarbonization & Electrification
There are specific and methodical steps we can take now to get on the path to decarbonization. Here's a few.
Accommodating Climate Change—With Elegance
Architecture firm FORMA creates an award-winning design for a beachfront home that hovers above rising waters.
