Game Over: Death Knell for Fossil Fuels As individuals, universities, investment funds, financial institutions, and even entire countries across the globe divest from fossil fuels, a new economic reality is emerging. The writing is on the wall, and influencers ranging from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to Mad Money host Jim Kramer are chanting the rallying cry. More
Why Awards Still Matter They’re more than just a pat on the back—they steer the industry. More.
Use a Sensible, not Senseless Marketing Strategy They say it may be the most overused cliché of all. You know it well: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” Although the quote is generally attributed to Albert Einstein, there is no proof that he really said it. But whether it indicates actual insanity or merely foolishness, the act itself makes little sense. More
Enough is Enough: What Builders Can Do to Help Stop Wildfire Disasters Enough Is Enough is the practical script for smart community design and ignition-resistant home building. Chock full of examples from the recent tragic fires in the United States, this book uses lessons learned to create a new holistic way to look at building (and rebuilding) in wildfire-prone areas. Download this free resource today More
How to Design and Build an Affordable Zero Energy Home This webinar covers good design, material choices construction methods, appliances, lighting and equipment. Most importantly, you'll learn how to approach construction costs and financing so that the economic benefits will begin the moment you move in.
The winners in this year’s Green Home of the Year Awards share numerous traits—sustainability-focused construction materials, limited negative impact on the local environment, the latest ENERGY STAR® appliances. But the one trait stressed in every winning home is energy resilience. Whether it’s to keep household bills low or ensure the lights stay on after a natural disaster, a green grid is the best grid.
This year’s outstanding products demonstrate how sustainability can be enhanced when cloud-based apps and real-world engineering smarts converge.
Although much of the world is actually losing ground in terms of CO2 pollution and resource waste, some American cities are showing that a carbon neutral future can be achieved NOW.
Peter Pfeiffer’s four decades of building efficient, beautiful structures that are appropriate for their climates and locales has made an indelible mark on the industry.
