How the EPA is Driving Change Toward Cleaner Construction Materials
After years of advocating for product transparency, the EPA’s Label Program for Low Embodied Carbon...
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Energy Insights: Profitability, Compliance and Sustainability
Building industry professionals and consumers want progress on decarbonization. Learn more about...
Restricting AirBnb Offerings by Pro Landlords Cuts Local Rent by 3%
Data suggests that short term rentals can offer a lifeline for homeowners trying to keep up with...
To Beat the Heat, Think Zigzagging Wall Assemblies
A small change in wall design could cut a home’s indoor temperature by more than 37 degrees...
How Much Home Energy Can Smart Devices Save?
Add up all the promised savings and you shave off one-fourth of the annual average for the whole...
Streamlined Electronic Access Control Solution for Multifamily Housing
Keyless entry for rental units has been around for decades, but Kwikset’s new UNITE software...
Affordable 3D-Printed Housing: Hope or Hype?
Different 3D materials have vastly different carbon impacts and structural specs. Can they balance...
How Much House Will You Sacrifice for Location?
The difference between what you can afford in the Northeast versus some parts of the Southern U.S.,...
Building a Sanctuary for Homeowners
Building a resilient home with clean air and clean energy can be accomplished with the right...
Composite Cladding Manufacturer Issues Product EPD
With its highly recycled Wildwood cladding, this company puts its EPD on display. Fiberon takes...
From the Ground Up
The Zero Place project showcases how to efficiently heat a multifamily home with geothermal energy....
2024 State of the Building Industry
The economy is clearly top of mind for consumers. The good news: green building is poised to...
Wrapping It Up: What’s New in Sustainable Packaging
Consumer expectations for sustainability and government regulations help drive innovation in...
