Dear Democrats: Get to Work
The blue wave brings an opportunity to rethink housing policy. Here's where I'd start. The...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Is Housing Demand Changing? Plus Plug-In Solar Laws and Builder Incentives
From the costs households face to the way homes connect with the grid, this week’s news looks at...
Unvented Attics: What Builders Get Wrong—and How to Get Them Right
Building science expert Daran Wastchak explains how unvented attics can improve efficiency,...
Improving Housing Economics
How innovation can lower business costs and unlock greater long-term value. For years, when...
Combined Water and Space Heating
One heating plant can handle hot water and home heating. Here’s what early field trials taught...
Consumer Use of Rebates and Incentives Grows 49%
States are recognizing the levers that work–incentives are gaining ground. For years, incentives,...
Engineering for Performance and Architectural Beauty
Precision planning and design principles are underpinned by Japanese philosophy at SHAWOOD at...
Geothermal: A Scalable Building Strategy
As energy standards rise, builders are looking for ways to improve home performance without adding...
Homebuilding’s 2027 Outlook, Google Eyes Virtual Power Plants, and 7 Spooky House Listings
From D.R. Horton’s robot builders to solar’s role in holding down wholesale electricity prices, the...
Where Is Plug-In Solar Legal? State-by-State Map
Ten states have enacted laws to ease the path for outlet-connected solar systems. But system size,...
As Home Equity Escalates, Comfort Becomes An Economic Strategy
Homeowners are reinvesting in their homes to be more comfortable and to leverage growing equity. As...
Building a House That Can Take a Hit
Resilient homes aren’t defined by a single product. Building science shows how the roof, envelope,...
High Performance Windows for Every Climate
Resilient, climate-sensitive windows are essential components for homes at every price point. While...
