Climate Heats Up, Homes Toughen Up
In an era of extremes, resilience is becoming the new standard in home design. Each year, just when...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Head-Spinning Evolution of Smart Home Tech Delivers Big, And the Future is Even More Promising
Smart home technology is evolving at a breakneck pace. The most cutting-edge technologies in homes...
A Tidal Shift: Rethinking Water Resilience
To build a more water-resilient world, we must think differently—about nature, about...
A New Era of Sustainability Rises in the Desert
A grand vision for production building inspires home building across the nation. Putting...
Climate Disruption Plan
Heat pumps, battery storage, and a billion-ton bet on the future. What happens when a 120-year-old...
Beating the Austin Heat
The VISION House Austin demonstrates that efficiency and comfort are achievable even in a hot and...
Resilience Rising: Focused Landscaping for Tighter Budgets
These three little-known backyard best practices can help you save money without sacrificing fun...
Emergence of Gen Alpha: The Future of Housing
In just a few years, the world’s largest generation will turn its thoughts to homebuying. Here’s...
The Future of ENERGY STAR
After months of uncertainty and industry-wide anxiety, it appears that the ENERGY STAR program will...
Redefining Prefab: Precision-Built for the Future
The perception gap is real—but so is the opportunity. With the right messaging, builders can...
New Study: Rooftop Solar's Climate Benefits Vastly Underestimated
Cutting-edge research suggests that global rooftop solar could reduce warming by up to 0.13 °C by...
Summertime Nostalgia for Sustainable Living
Old-fashioned solutions can combat the heat without increasing your carbon footprint. Picture a hot...
Webinar: Breaking the Housing Affordability Trap
The U.S. housing market is at a critical juncture. This webinar explores options and solutions for...
