Fewer Kids + Smaller House = Greener Planet
Multiple factors go into people’s choices about having kids, but for some millennials, housing and...
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The Promise of High-Performance Prefab
Builders facing the triple threat of labor shortages, soaring material costs and lingering supply...
Why Can’t I Have Air Conditioning? Renters Speak Out
Renters are steamed when landlords don’t provide working air conditioners, especially in states...
A Healthier Home and a Healthier Planet
Achieving optimal physical and mental health takes more than eating your veggies and managing your...
Putting Solar on Factory-Built Homes Allows for Testing, Optimization
Innovative energy management and the latest in solar power and storage contribute to the...
10 Ways to Detox Your Sustainable Kitchen
You’re eating less meat and using less energy, but don’t stop now. Tackle the products that pollute...
Cooking Up a Sustainable Future
An all-electric, highly energy efficient kitchen is part of the plan for the prefab demonstration...
Renting Just Got Cheaper than Buying a Home
Some reports suggest that renting makes more financial sense than buying in most markets now, but...
From Energy Hog to Efficient Micro Farm
Using lessons learned from a career in sustainable building, architect Stace McGee transformed a...
Sleek, Modular Home “Transcends” Your Stress Levels
Peace of mind can be hard to attain these days, but design elements in Transcend Communities such...
Dumpster Diving for Home Decor
Furniture and home accessories don’t have to be expensive–in fact, they can be free if you’re...
Quick Turnaround Prefab Homes Finally a Reality
Super-efficient, sustainable prefab homes can now be designed, built, and delivered by Dvele in six...
10 Ways to Squeeze Every Kilowatt Out of Your Kitchen's Efficiency
Take your highly energy efficient kitchen to the next level with a few simple modifications for...