Codes + Standards Ohio Governor Moves To Lift Freeze On State’s Clean Energy Standards Ohio Gov. John Kasich vetoed a house bill that would have extended a freeze on the state's clean energy standards
The New American Home The New American Home 2017: Contemporary Design for Resort-Style Living Resort-influenced design meets energy smarts in a sleek and luxurious midcentury retreat in Florida
Multifamily New Building Certifications Designed To Make Residents Healthier To appeal to residents who want a healthier life, condo and apartment buildings are being designed to obtain WELL Certification or Active...
Government + Policy Santa Monica Goes Net Zero All new single-family construction within the city’s boundaries will be required to be zero-net energy (ZNE)
Building Materials Light, Air Quality, And Thermal Comfort Make A Home Healthy Researchers have found that homes both directly and indirectly influence all aspects of daily life, including sleep patterns, social...
Single-Family Homes Builders Tell How To Get A Jump On Green Residential Construction Trends As Proud Green Home explains, most homebuyers don’t need a LEED-certified home. They just want a high-performance house with energy and...
Design 2017 IBS Preview: Ready For Showtime Professional Builder’s Show Village and the New American Home make for a record number of show homes at this year’s International Builders’ Show
Products Here's What's New in Flooring Trends When it comes to durability and style underfoot, hard surfaces are gaining, and nature-inspired materials are buyer favorites
Q+A As healthy as a house-the marketing fire power of Gene Myers and Thrive Home Builders Gene Meyers says builders that ignore marketing green and healthy homes do so at their own risk
Green Design DOE Supports Research On Improved Air Quality In The Kitchen Kitchen contaminants can compromise a home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) and consequently, the health of the occupants. The U.S. Department of...