Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement
Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California
4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures
As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association
WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update
Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency
New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis
Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery From Maui Wildfires
Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster relief efforts on Maui with a $100,000 donation
Home Insurance Is Feeling the Effects of the Climate Crisis
Climate change is causing some home insurance companies to up their rates or entirely pull out of at-risk states
Sustainability
Energy Efficiency Proves a Valuable Selling Point in NAR Sustainability Report
A 2023 sustainability report from the National Association of Realtors reveals that homebuyers are prioritizing energy efficiency when consulting with real estate professionals
Environmental
Protecting US Homes From Climate Change Depends on More Than Individual Action
These small but important additions can protect homes in high-risk areas from the dangerous effects of climate change, but state and local governments play a more crucial role in funding and enacting climate resilience strategies
Home Design
Simple Design Tips for a More Sustainable Home
These small but impactful design solutions can make any home more sustainable
Housing Markets
In Pursuit of Affordability, Homebuyers Are Heading to Cities With the Biggest Climate Risks
Homebuyers relocating for affordability aren't excluding markets with extreme weather and heightened natural disaster risks from their home searches
Environmental
How One Scientist Is Using Construction Waste to Restore Coral Reefs
Dr. Taryn Foster is using manufacturing strategies from the construction industry to mass produce coral "skeletons" made from construction waste
Environmental
Arizona Sets Limits on Phoenix Construction as Drought Worsens
The Arizona Department of Water Resources is restricting new housing construction in the Phoenix metro area that depends on groundwater
Environmental
How Will Climate Emergencies Affect Home Prices?
The climate crisis could have serious implications for the U.S. housing market, says 'Big Short' real estate investor Dave Burt
NAHB
NAHB and Mississippi HBA Join Tornado Relief Efforts
The National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Mississippi recently teamed up with a Mississippi-based disaster relief organization to aid in recovery efforts following a series of destructive tornadoes
New-Construction Projects
New Housing Development Underway for Eastern Kentucky Flood Victims
Families displaced by a devastating flood last summer will be provided with new housing thanks to a number of generous land and monetary donations
Environmental
Realtors Relief Foundation Provides Emergency Aid for Tornado-Ravaged Midwest, South
The Realtors Relief Foundation is donating $1.6 million to help Southern and Midwestern communities rebuild after a series of deadly tornadoes
