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>
The Benefits of Biophilic Design, Without the Economic or Environmental Costs
Mississippi-based Modern Mill uses discarded rice husks to create a wood-alternative building material called Acre.
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.
Could University Partnerships Advance 3D Construction Printing Further?
Workforce development, technical training, advancing industry knowledge... Is there a way we can leverage colleges and universities to aid in the evolution of 3D construction printing technology?
What Else Could We Print Houses Out Of?
Hempcrete, synthetic cement, polypropylene, the list goes on… Many 3D construction printing companies are studying what other materials we could use in printing homes. What solutions are the most likely to make it?
CAZA-Designed ADU’s Offer Sustainability and Address Housing Issues
In collaboration with Spacial, the biggest prefabrication company in the northern United States, CAZA has developed sustainable and customizable accessory dwelling units throughout the country.
Robots and Prefabs and Printing, Oh My!
Mighty Buildings utilizes automation, ultraviolet light, and more innovations to 3D-print its prefabricated homes. What else do they do differently?
New York’s Largest and Tallest Mass Timber Building
For the six-floor condo building, MESH Architectures deployed mass timber for its aesthetic and environmental benefits.
NAR Survey Highlights the Need to Talk About Sustainability
A March 2022 survey of realtors indicates clients’ interest in energy-efficient homes, the value of promoting sustainability, and the best ways of communicating wants and needs with builders.
The Impact of Energy-Efficient Appliances for Low-Income Households
Habitat for Humanity studied the financial and environmental benefits for homeowners who received thousands of Whirlpool fridges and ranges.
Making Smart Homes Smarter
Today’s homeowners consider the connected home a given. Now they want higher-quality, more efficient smart home products.
