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Energy Efficiency

This Denver builder believes that, even in a gas market, the advantages of all-electric homes will grow their market share

Front porch of all-electric home in Denver

Net Zero

Housing's Now: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home is proof that combining high performance and market appeal is a recipe for success in today’s competitive production environment

Exterior of Thrive Home Builders' Ultimate Z.E.N. Home in Denver

Products

A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal

DuPont DrainWrap installed on the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home in Denver built by Thrive Home Builders

Net Zero

Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Comfort Solution

The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home took a team approach to conquer aggressive performance and cost goals and deliver optimum indoor comfort.

Living spaces on the main floor of the Ultimate ZEN Home

Energy Efficiency

Are Clean-Energy Prefab Homes the Future?

Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes. The...

Rendering of a modern home with solar panels

Energy Efficiency

An Off-the-Grid Home Constructed with Rubber Tires

Forget reclaimed wood or brick, one Vermont homeowner is using an atypical recycled material to construct her new home. Old rubber tires...

Smart Home

Smart Device Partners and Energy Management for the Connected Home

Should home builders work with one of the big three—Apple, Amazon, Google—on a connected home solution? And what about energy management? Is microgrid technology the answer?

Appliances

Manufacturers Bet on Tech for New Home Appliances

Appliance manufacturers are offering consumers tech features, large and small, on their latest appliances

Close-up view of Samsung's Family Hub refrigerator door with screen and smart technology

Green Projects

Household Energy Use Increases Due to Pandemic, Energy Mortgages May Help

As Americans have stayed mostly indoors, their energy usage skyrocketed. According to a Freddie Mac report, household electrical usage in...

House at night with lights on using energy

Awards

LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020)

The U.S. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design

Exterior view of LEED Platinum-certified AMLI Buckhead, in Atlanta

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features