New-Construction Projects California's Solar Mandate Gains Approval The State of California's requirement to include solar rooftop panels on all new-construction homes is now formalized as part of its 2020...
Energy Efficiency City Energy Co-Op Follows Rural Examples A new power initiative seeks to bring renewable energy to Brooklyn, N.Y.'s waterfront neighborhood Sunset Park, based on a blueprint of...
Home Technology Signature Homes Collaborates on Smart Neighborhood Dwight Sandlin on Signature Homes’ Smart Neighborhood learning curve
Energy Efficiency Watt Makes a Home? In response to a recent IKEA report tackling the relationship between people and their homes, opinion columnist Nathaniel Bullard explains...
Energy Efficiency Paint-Like Polymer Promotes Passive Cooling A new porous polymer coating, developed by engineers at Columbia University, acts as a spontaneous air cooler that can be created, dyed, and...
Energy Efficiency How Energy Efficient Are Your Homes? Starting in 2020, California is requiring solar panels and energy-efficiency upgrades for all new homes in the state. We would like your...
Energy Efficiency High-Performance Marketing California high-performance home builder DeYoung Properties seeks to stay competitive by marketing a healthier, energy efficient home. ...
Energy Efficiency Advice on Solar From a Sun-Belt Builder Arizona-based high-performance home builder Mandalay Homes installs solar panels in-house, without a mandate. Chief technology officer Geoff...
Awards Lagoon House, Project of the Year / Gold Award, Custom Home A Marin County, Calif., home connects to its coastal location
Awards Delphi Haus, Gold Award, Green Delphi Haus Olympia, Wash. Entrant/Builder/Architect/Interior Designer: The Artisans Group Photographer: Kristina Wunsch /...