Do Vacancy Taxes Work? Yes, But Speculators Hate Them
Special taxes and fees designed to reduce the number of unoccupied units in a region have proven...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Could Owning A Dog or a Wood Stove Cost You Your Home Insurance?
It might sound counterintuitive, but when insurers look at risks, bad dogs throw up a big red flag,...
Energy Management for Smarter Apartments
Smart apartment solutions, a mix of hub hardware, connected devices, and both resident-facing and...
Power Packed
How an EV battery is packaged is as important to the environment as how the unit runs. Electric...
Study: Home Ownership Equates to Saving Almost $30,000 Annually
Archived analyses from the early 2000s found that homeowners gained more wealth than renters. Does...
Rethinking the Perfect Wall
The new environmental separator goes beyond internal performance. It’s also a safeguard against...
The Promise of Smart Home Energy Management
The first EPA certified Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS) hit the market in 2020,...
First Look
For these Housing Innovation Award winners, thinking beyond everyday building is the only way to...
Is Updating Your Central Air a Good Investment?
You’ve just purchased an older home with a 20- or 30-year-old central HVAC system that still works....
Breathing Space
‘Today’s New Living Experience at Walnut Farm’ places indoor air quality at the forefront of the...
How Carbon Credits Will Launch Us into the Future
Reflecting on the long term impact of carbon credits. Can they help us lay the foundation for a net...
Doubling Down on Decarbonization
Progress on multiple fronts continues towards decarbonization goals for 2030 and beyond. Most...
No Hurricane Straps? No Worries.
Older homes often lack the requisite metal tie downs to keep roofs on during a hurricane. Adding...
