Net-Zero Homes: The ‘Honest Beauty’ Leading the Way Forward
The terms “energy efficient,” “carbon neutral,” and “net zero” are increasingly common as we confront climate change. But how often
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The terms “energy efficient,” “carbon neutral,” and “net zero” are increasingly common as we confront climate change. But how often
Read MoreThe Public Policy Institute of California discusses how zero-carbon homes can have a huge impact on reducing the state’s greenhouse
Read MoreA new home built in Garretson, SD is a net-zero property that doesn’t skimp on luxe design elements. According to
Read MoreThis Colorado community has achieved a net-zero community powered by electricity and solar energy. According to Canary Media, these homes
Read MoreBuild It Green explains their focus on building codes, innovative funding frameworks and community housing for 2024 and beyond. According
Read MoreHome Innovation Research explains the significance of Building Environmental Performance Standards for carbon impact reduction. According to Home Innovation Research
Read MoreAmerican families can now score up to $14,000 in rebates for making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, thanks to the
Read MoreKB Home, one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced that it has received a
Read MoreThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green
Read MoreThe United States Green Building Council is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Leadership Awards in Upstate New
Read MoreThe past 12 months have been a reckoning for the emissions from building materials and construction — otherwise known as
Read MoreGeorgia-Pacific’s Big Island containerboard facility in Virginia earned its first EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for energy efficiency this year. The
Read MoreThe latest annual report from The Counselors of Real Estate highlights 10 major issues expected to impact the housing industry
Read MoreHouse Republicans have approved two bills rolling back Energy Department efficiency standards for home refrigerators and dishwashers According to ABC,
Read MoreNew Hampshire is on the brink of updating its building codes, which ensure homes and commercial buildings are safe and
Read MoreIn the late ’70s, Canadian engineer Harold Orr and his team embarked on designing an ultra-efficient home in Saskatchewan in
Read MoreEarlier this month, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Dane County has been awarded $266,890 in Energy Efficiency
Read MoreWhen Susan Stillman, former chairman of the Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission, recently built a new home, her goal was
Read MoreConsumer efforts to prioritize eco-consciousness are becoming increasingly evident. A clear example of this trend can be seen in the
Read MoreFinal touches are being completed on Magnolia House, a charming two-story residence with white clapboard siding, featuring three bedrooms. Situated
Read MoreThe federal government offers tax credits for many energy efficiency services and renewable energy systems. In 2022, the Inflation Reduction
Read MoreThe federal government is giving New York $158 million to help families afford energy efficiency upgrades for their homes, according
Read MoreWith more than 500,000 homes certified to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) since 2009, builders across the United States
Read MoreConsidering energy efficiency upgrades for your home? It’s the perfect moment to begin electrification, enhance home performance, and achieve zero
Read MoreA global coalition of green building rating system organizations has introduced the initial guide aimed at facilitating the $35 trillion
Read MoreGeorgia-Pacific’s Big Island containerboard facility in Virginia earned its first EPA ENERGY STAR Certification for energy efficiency in 2024. The
Read MoreSustainability is a critical concern for the construction industry as real estate is responsible for approximately 39 percent of total
Read MoreThe houses in the Solaris community of Las Vegas may appear similar to others at first glance, yet they conceal
Read MoreThe construction and demolition waste sector, including excavated soils recycling, is poised for growth, projected to achieve a compound annual
Read MoreOn June 28, 2024, a coalition of prominent international green building rating system organizations unveiled the inaugural global practical guide.
Read MoreEarlier this month, the US Department of Energy (DOE) introduced the inaugural National Definition of a Zero-Emissions Building. This definition
Read MoreUCF researchers are investigating methods to retrofit air conditioning systems to help reduce costs and carbon emissions while maintaining comfort.
Read MoreEarlier this month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the first National Definition of a Zero-Emissions Building. This definition
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