The Sitka Solution
This stunning 384-unit building in Seattle uses almost 30 percent less energy than comparably sized...
Matt Power, Editor-In-Chief
Veteran journalist Matt Power has reported on innovation and sustainability in housing for nearly three decades. An award-winning writer, editor, and filmmaker, he has a long history of asking hard questions and adding depth and context as he unfolds complex issues.
Dirty Little Secrets About Open Floor Plans
Despite punditry to the contrary, the open plan home no longer fits most family budgets or...
Earth Mover
More than just clay-based bricks blocks, this Colorado company has developed well engineered...
The Heat is Inescapable, But We’re Not Powerless
More people than ever are dying in their homes, unable to afford utility bills or repair their air...
Turning Home Dreams Into Themes
A high-performance home comes together like a game of 3D Chess, where location, siting, climate and...
How HOAs Undercut Sustainability
It’s easy to dislike homeowner associations (HOAs). They can be arbitrary, harassing, and sometimes...
Opportunity Knocks in the Multifamily Sector
Interested in multifamily development? Read this first. In 2025, the multifamily housing market has...
Commuting with an E-Bike Leaves Your Car in the Dust
When you crunch the numbers against buying a 2025 sedan, commuting with an e-bike offers major...
Cost-Effective Construction
As global markets and costs shift, builders can protect their profits and their ‘above-and-beyond’...
New Codes Mandate Mechanical Ventilation—Here’s Why ERVs Are the Best Option
A few years ago, you might get by in your home without mechanical ventilation. But walls are...
Is U.S. Housing on the Rocks or Pausing on the High Ground?
History shows that so far, the industry has worked around many challenges and is poised to take...
Resilience Rising: Alternative Structural Systems
Lumber volatility may push more builders toward faster, more insulating wall systems that require...
Optimized Roof-Attic Assemblies
A roof system is a layered assembly that must function as a cohesive unit to ensure energy...
