Heat Pumps: A Primer for Builders and Buyers
Heat pump systems seem to be everywhere now. If you or your clients are feeling confused by...
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.
Utility Costs Make Solar Energy An Ever-Improving Investment
For every 5 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) a utility increases its cost to end users, solar panels...
People Migrate for Simple Reasons
The reasons Americans move have everything to do with quality of life, and almost nothing to do...
Pros and Cons of Organic Insulation Materials
If you’re chemically sensitive, or just “organic” minded, and building or renovating your home,...
Appliances: Your Ticket to Energy Savings
Home appliances save time, make our homes more comfortable, and increase our quality of life....
Urgent: Shut Off Your ERVs and HRVs Immediately
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires is polluting many States in the U.S. Protect your indoor air...
Maximizing Concrete Block Wall Strength for Hurricanes and Tornadoes
Concrete block walls, built right, offer one of the best wind resistances available for residential...
Lighting: Complete the LED Makeover
Retrofitting your home with LEDs is money well spent. And now you can do it with style. Lighting...
Paints & Finishes: Balance Durability with Low Toxicity
Make sourcing paints and adhesives with no VOCs a top priority, but don’t forget about proper...
Alternative Energy Creates Resilient Homes
Renewable energy, also called alternative energy, comes from natural sources: the sun (solar), the...
Pick Home Exteriors With Moisture, Temperature In Mind
When it comes to your home’s exterior, durability, maintenance and fire resistance are just as...
Florida's Immigration Policy Disrupts Construction Sector
Reports from Florida find that immigrant construction workers have stopped showing up for work, so...
We Must Move Swiftly to Build Sustainable, Affordable Batteries
Homeowners and utilities need better energy storage now. But mining lithium is not the answer. The...
