Can AI Scale Sustainably?
AI is often framed as the future of productivity and innovation. But what happens when the...
Housing News: New Orleans on the Brink, $9B Rebates in Limbo, 55+ Buyers Surge
Policy shifts, climate risk, and a new generation of buyers are changing how and where we build,...
Childcare Costs Vs. Housing Prices: A Cost Squeeze with No Easy Way Out
From water constraints to financing gaps, a new set of pressures is reshaping housing—and revealing...
How to Keep Your Real Estate Transaction Alive
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, find out how to see your transaction through to the finish line...
Don’t Turn Your Friends Into Frenemies: Dos and Don’ts When Buying a Home Together
Plan for every potential scenario before making a purchase. When two long-term friends decided they...
ADUs: Sustainable Density
The role of multi-unit ADUs in urban housing. As we head into 2026, accessory dwelling units (ADUs)...
The Importance of Value in a Flat Market
In times like this, the market shows that it’s more important to add value than cut costs.
2026 Generational Marketing
Future-leaning, myth-busting, revenue-boosting insights for a housing market in flux. What happens...
New Energy Architecture: Security, Independence, and Trust
Consumers are rewriting demand. Builders are rethinking value. And the energy transition has...
Why Electrification Alone Won’t Deliver Better-Performing Homes
New survey data reveals how misaligned priorities between builders and consumers are shaping home...
The Origin Story Behind One of Housing’s Most Influential Programs
A look back at ENERGY STAR for Homes and why its origin story matters more than ever today. There...
BUILDING-SCIENCE
Net Zero and Resilient Home Standouts
Here are four more homes from the 2026 Green Home of the Year worthy of a callout for sustainable...
Urban Eco-Friendliness
The Cottage Company proves the feasibility of sustainable city living with a nine-unit community....
HEALTHY-HOMES
Healthy Homes, Smarter Systems: A New Playbook for Builders
Energy efficiency used to dominate the conversation around high-performance homes. Today, the focus...
Waking Up With a Headache? Blame Your Breath.
Levels of CO2 in bedrooms can peak at high levels, causing real health issues. Fix this ventilation...
CODE-WATCH
Agenda Finalized for 2026 Next Generation Water Summit
The agenda for the 2026 Next Generation Water Summit (NGWS) will consist of 26 live sessions,...
Kansas City Homebuyers to Face Higher Energy Costs
Once a beacon of energy efficiency in the Midwest, Kansas City’s “light” is now a little dimmer. In...