Energy Efficiency This Prefab Modular Facade Promises to Cut Energy Use by Half Buildings have a larger carbon footprint than the entire transportation sector and a new prefab, modular facade aims to help with that, says...
Sustainability Top Sustainable Features Buyers Want Homebuyers say energy efficiency is a top priority when searching for a home, according to a survey by The National Association of Home...
High-Performance Homes Jim Nostedt on How High Performance Can Beat Code-Built Homes on Price SEEFAR's Jim Nostedt shares how an appraisal/analysis called Total Cost of Building Ownership reveals the true cost of building and operating a sustainable building
Green Design A Look at the First 2020 NGBS Green Certified Building A nine-unit condominium building by Marnella Homes in Portland, Ore. has secured the first 2020 National Green Building Standard...
Solar New Study Reveals Cost Effectiveness of Solar Panels The installation of solar photovoltaic panels is appealing, but how does the return on the major investment play out? Home Innovation...
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...
Sustainability More Golf Homes Are Taking a Swing at Sustainability Some homeowners enjoy their lake house, others have their cabin in Aspen, and some enjoy golf homes. These residential properties are linked...
Affordability Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable Profiles of three outstanding affordable housing projects recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council in its LEED Homes Awards
Award-Winning Projects Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency Winners of the U.S. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects
Codes + Standards 3 Ways to Use Building Codes to Slow Climate Change Architects, builders, manufacturers, and inspectors have a role to play in improving energy efficiency and resiliency through building codes