Technology Getting Buildings to Talk With the Grid—Not Just At It The DOE funds 10 projects to test innovations in efficiency.
Research Report First-Generation Homebuyers Have Their Parents to Thank: BofA Study A recent report from Bank of America shows how the family unit both prepares and assists first-ge
Design 3 Ways To Value Engineer Your Homes To Maximize Impact The most effective value engineering involves carefully combining both premium and economical win
Biophilic ‘Smart’ Windows Promote Good Sleep, Peer-Reviewed Study Finds When residents lived with smart windows, their nights and days got better.
Sustainability Sustainable Home Improvement Is Life Improvement A new generation of smart and digital technologies are poised to help enhance our homes in terms
sustainability 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
Technology Heat Pump Performance — Basic, Better, and Best Not all heat pumps are equal—understand the differences between your options.
Innovators What is Performance Construction? Life today isn’t the same as it was 50 years ago, and neither is an effective builder’s appro
zero energy ready 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
healthy communities Getting To Zero Energy Ready [ON DEMAND WEBINAR] Watch on-demand: Our panel of experts offers strategies and best practices for building net-zero
