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High-Tech Home Stands Strong as Neighborhood Suffers Storm Damage: ‘Resilient and Future-Ready’
The recently completed “Green Haven” high-performance home in Asheville, North Carolina includes an array of sustainable tech and was put
Sustainable Solutions
Manufactured Homes: An Alternative Means of Housing Supply
Manufactured homes play a measurable role in the United States housing market by providing an affordable supply option for millions
Third Party Certifications
ENERGY STAR Homes See Record Growth in 2024 Under Federal Tax Credit
United States residents buy an average of 800,000 ENERGY STAR products each day—everything from water heaters to televisions. The energy
Sustainable Design
New Era of Custom Homes Leans Into Long Term Energy Efficiency
From sustainability to flexibility, these trends represent a shift in what today’s buyers are looking for By Ryan McDaniel As
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DOE Suspends Energy Efficiency Mandates on Key Home Appliances
Led by President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will postpone
Buidling Codes
North Carolina Delays Implementation of 2024 State Building Code
The implementation of the 2024 North Carolina State Building Code (“2024 Code”) has been postponed. Originally scheduled to take effect
Health and Wellness
The 10 Healthiest Communities in America
The healthiest communities in America are concentrated in the midwest says U.S. News and World Report. According to SF Gate,
