The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024
The “Building Certifier Scope of Services” provides clarification on steps taken to certify a building to Passive House Institute standards
Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass
Plantd, a manufacturer of carbon-capturing building materials, has partnered with a North Carolina farmer to plant 101 acres of perennial grass
PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas
Hosted by Phius, the conference brings together architecture, building, manufacturing, and energy experts and enthusiasts to address the next frontier of passive building strategies and weather-resilient homes
Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits
California-based Dvele delivers high-performance, healthy homes resilient to fire and extreme weather conditions
Nominations Open for the 2024 Ivory Prize For Housing Affordability
The Ivory Prize seeks to elevate ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the challenges facing the U.S. housing industry, with the goal of making housing both affordable and accessible for all Americans
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
This Solar-Powered ADU is the Modern Dogtrot
Despite the challenges COVID-19 presented, Rice Architecture’s design-build program engaged the community in helping design an energy-efficient Auxiliary ADU.
Stanford Engineers Create Solar Panels That Work at Night
A breakthrough invention by a team of Stanford researchers allow solar panels to begin generating energy at night.
My Net Zero Home Got Me Through a Wisconsin Winter — Here’s What I Learned
When I set out to build a net-zero house, I knew my design had to be small and smart: a grid-tied, net-zero home that was super-insulated and super-airtight. Is it really possible to get through a Wisconsin winter on solar electricity alone?
Power Your Home With Your Car: Bidirectional Charging Is Here
The revolutionary technology of bidirectional electric vehicle charging allows homeowners to power their home appliances, electronics, and more.
Nearly 28,000 Zero Energy Ready Home Up-And-Running in North America
The 2021 EEBA study shows the shifting landscape of zero energy ready homes, and how the homebuilding business drives the demand.
Can Sustainable, Net-Zero Homes Improve Our Wellbeing, and That of the Planet?
What makes a home? A front door, four walls, a few windows, and a roof make for a perfect shelter, but home is more than that. Home is where the heart is — where we find comfort, refuge, belonging, and a sense of security.
Heat Pump Performance — Basic, Better, and Best
Not all heat pumps are equal—understand the differences between your options.
What is Performance Construction?
Life today isn’t the same as it was 50 years ago, and neither is an effective builder’s approach to constructing a home.
Investing in Zero Energy Ready Homes Pays Off For Garbett Homes
The Utah builder took a leap of faith with zero energy ready homes—and has been rewarded for it.
SPARC House Meets Net-Zero Using All-Electric HVAC
The University of Colorado Boulder's Solar Decathlon SPARC House meets energy goals using an all-electric heating and air-conditioning system.
