6th Annual MVP Awards: Healthy Home
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Healthy Home category
Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It
Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes
Smart Technology and Wellness Features Dominate 2024 Kitchen Trends
The National Kitchen & Bath Association's 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report reveals rising consumer interest in smart tech and wellness features
Radon Mitigation Products for a Healthier Home
These building products work to detect and expel radon from homes, helping ensure occupant safety and health
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
Americans More Willing to Stretch Budgets for Sustainable Home Features
Homeowners are investing in more-expensive home features focused on wellness and sustainability
Show Village
What’s Inside a Healthy and Clean Home?
Get the inside scoop on The Healthy/Clean Home, one of our Show Village immersive experiences, from Thrive Home Builders' Chief Operating Officer…
Comfort + Health
Wellness Features Pay Off for Remodels, Sales, and New Homes
As Americans become more attuned to wellness within their homes, properties with wellness features are selling faster and for more money,…
How To
Is There Mold in New-Construction Homes?
Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process
Show Village
Three Homes Designed for Today’s Buyers
The 2021 Pro Builder Show Village homes focus on flexibility, privacy, wellness, security, and stress relief. Each of the three homes meets today’…
Healthy Homes
4 Wellness Trends for 2021 and Beyond
Cork, copper, and voice activation will be among the four innovations leading the march for health and wellness in home design
Housing Policy + Finance
How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes
President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would enhance the wellness for thousands of homes across the country, advancing the availability…
High-Performance Homes
How to Get an Accurate Appraisal for Your High-Performance Homes
If your high-performance homes are appraised lower than contract prices, the National Association of Home Builders has some tips for you.…
Comfort + Health
Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness
The home building industry has a role to play in educating consumers about how the built environment affects their health
Healthy Homes
Fulton Homes Takes Home Three EPA Partner Awards
Arizona-based home builder Fulton Homes became the first builder to rack up three of the Environmental Protection Agency’s partner of the year…
Healthy Homes
6 Wellness Design Trends Industry Experts Say to Watch
Wellness design emerged as a strong and growing residential trend prior to the pandemic, but its popularity has grown with the onset of the virus…
