ICC Helps Special Interests Steamroll Code Development Process
The ICC wants to change how the nation’s model building energy code is developed—moving it from an...
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Builder Groups Aim to Undermine Recent Vote for Stricter Codes
Anti-regulatory lobbyists from building industry groups hope to pull off a code-killing coup in...
Al Fresco Living Accelerates During Pandemic
Homeowners have invested in enhancing their outdoor living areas at record rates during COVID....
The Magnetic Appeal of Induction Cooking
As homes go electric, interest in induction cooktops grows. According to COGNITION Smart Data, more...
Powering Up
The electric housing market is about to go boom—and that’s a very good thing. Once upon a time,...
Material Shortages Point to Alternative Products
As supply shortages impact lumber, hardware, and other goods, high-performance alternatives can...
Code Development Process Faces Internal Attack
Special interests in the building industry continue to tighten their long-standing stranglehold on...
COGNITION Hot Take: The Touchless Phenomenon
Demand for touchless faucets has exploded as consumers find creative ways to pandemic-proof their...
New Guide Addresses Stagnant Water in Buildings with Low Occupancy
IAPMO water expert explains the importance of addressing water stagnation in low-occupancy...
TruStile Doors Raise the Bar on Sustainable MDF Production
Ahead of the curve, this door manufacturer includes 60 percent recycled material and low-VOC...
Housing 2.0: A Special Invitation from Sam Rashkin
Virtually every major industry in our economy has experienced massive disruption. Housing has been...
Hybrid Wall System Drastically Reduces Energy Bills
Combining spray foam with Neopor sheathing, this wall system achieves R-34 with two-by-four...
Generation Z Is “Generation Green”
For the next decade’s workforce, saving the environment and taking Earth-friendly jobs are top...
