Buying a Condo: All About that Baseline
With little or no maintenance, urban access, and modernized looks, buying a condo can be a great...
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.
Heat Pump Improvements Address Cold Weather Blues and a Solar Future
Tech improvements clear the way for all-electric living. While visiting some friends in Canada this...
Recirculating Range Hoods Do Too Little to Protect Your Lungs
The ubiquitous carbon filters such as those installed with over-the-range microwaves show...
The Cement Industry’s Decarbonization Plan Marks a Good First Step, But Let’s Keep It Real
Uncoupling concrete use and production from the tangled chain of materials and processes required...
Labor-Saving Innovations and Pandemic Perks Drive Surge in Radiant Floor Installations
Sponsored Content Long valued for their efficiency, radiant systems solve air quality challenges...
Young Home Buyers Prioritize Fresh Air
When listening to young people talk about what’s lacking in their lives, the idea that clean air is...
Greywater Systems Offer Lifeline to Drought-Impacted Homes
Sponsored Content As the level of alarm over shrinking water supplies escalates, companies that...
Why Are Home Plumbing Systems Failing More Than Ever? Look to Chlorine
According to building science experts, low-flow fixtures and other factors have made certain types...
The Duplex Hack
One option for avoiding the potential risks of a 30-year mortgage is to “share” it with renters of...
5 Ways to Soundproof Your House
To keep indoor noise levels down, start from the outside and work in. And remember, you might want...
PV Panels In New Orleans Survived Ida But Shut Down When Most Needed
The presence of rooftop arrays in Louisiana fortified homes against Hurricane Ida—but few had the...
Compared to Carbon Capture Machines, Paying People to Produce Less Pollution is the Deal of the Century
If it costs $15 million to build a machine that removes the same carbon as getting a few hundred...
Rigid Foam Insulation Can Armor Your Home Against Extreme Heat
As parts of the United States experience life-threatening temperatures, the first, most effective...