Cost-Effective Construction
As global markets and costs shift, builders can protect their profits and their ‘above-and-beyond’...
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.
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...
Smart Home Integration—A La Carte
If you’re not already including numerous smart Wi-Fi features in even your most basic home models,...
Shifts in Housing Size
Smaller floorplans cost less to build, use fewer resources, and run on a lot less energy over the...
Resilience Rising: Focused Landscaping for Tighter Budgets
These three little-known backyard best practices can help you save money without sacrificing fun...
New Study: Rooftop Solar's Climate Benefits Vastly Underestimated
Cutting-edge research suggests that global rooftop solar could reduce warming by up to 0.13 °C by...
Keeping Homes Cool Without Air Conditioning
As extreme temperatures rise, new home designers may be wise to combine traditional and high-tech...
Tornadoes, Tariffs and ICFs
At the intersection of the climate crisis and lumber inflation, ICF homes have never looked better....
Downsize Your Pool Pump and Start Saving
If your summer electric bill is much higher, your old pool pump may be a hidden cost. Upgrading is...
The Floods are Coming. What’s Your Best Prep?
This summer could see even worse flood events than 2024. You have three options for preparing your...
