2021 Sustainability AwardsGene Myers: Fearless Leader Gene Myers and Thrive Home Builders raise the bar on high-performance housing by “just doing the... Mar 12, 2021 4:36:46 PMReading time6 min read
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COGNITIONcoronavirusCreating the Best Home Office With more people than ever are shifting to full-time, in-house work, many household office designs... Mar 9, 2021 4:02:10 PMReading time8 min read
outdoor livingwater conservationplumbing fixturesCode Watcheco-landscapingIAPMOIAPMO to Certify Soil-Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers WaterSense-labeled soil-based irrigation controllers save water and promote healthier plants. IAPMO... Mar 8, 2021 11:03:30 AMReading time1 min read
Indoor Air Qualityflooringradiant flooringVISION House Cascadeshealthy homesRadiant Floors Provide Indoor Air Quality Benefits Radiant floors bring energy-efficient, low-maintenance comfort to homes while promoting a cleaner... Mar 5, 2021 3:36:08 PMReading time4 min read
VISION HouseReVISION House ScottsdaleDesign for Uncertain Times Our cutting-edge whole-house remodel, The Forever House, takes into account extreme heat, pandemic... Mar 4, 2021 1:33:56 PMReading time4 min read
green productsBest of Show: IBS/KBIS 2021 Highlights New products address a post-pandemic reality where hygiene, clean air, safe food, and efficiency... Mar 3, 2021 9:00:00 AMReading time6 min read
Code WatchICCIECCBiden Administration Looks Into ICC-NAHB Voting Proposal Possible vote on the standard proposal that would disenfranchise governmental officials could... Mar 2, 2021 9:12:50 AMReading time1 min read
ocean plasticsCOGNITIONCOGNITION Weekly Hot TakeConsumers Reduce Waste During COVID According to COGNITION Smart Data, consumers have become more aware of their plastic and food waste... Mar 1, 2021 4:04:55 PMReading time2 min read
Housing 2.0Thinking of the Next Generation of the Building Industry The Housing 2.0 program is for those who understand that norm-altering techniques and methods are... Mar 1, 2021 8:45:00 AMReading time2 min read
Indoor Air QualityHVAChealthy homesToday's Home BuyerCarrier Goes Direct to Consumers HVAC company now sells indoor air quality products directly to consumers on its new website.... Feb 27, 2021 11:30:00 AMReading time1 min read
Building Sciencenet zeroall-electric homesZero Energy Units: 30,000 On the Boards TEAM ZERO inventory of net zero units shows the growth of net-zero units and the momentum of the... Feb 26, 2021 11:45:42 AMReading time1 min read