Called Innovation Cottages, the two homes are both ENERGY STAR Certified and built using off-site construction techniques ...

Consumer efforts to be more eco-conscious are more and more noticeable. For proof of that, one need look no further than the ...

It’s no secret that consumer awareness of building performance and indoor air quality has increased significantly in recent years, and many homebuilders across the country have answered the call. One ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed in 2022 ...

She said more energy-efficient housing is being developed but described the Beazer homes as “out in front” of what’s happening in the industry. “Eventually, I think a lot of it will get there, but ...

This story appeared first in WFAE reporter David Boraks' weekly newsletter. Subscribe today to get Climate News straight to your email inbox each week. The North Carolina Home Builders Association so ...

As a record surge in house prices shatters the dream of homeownership for an estimated 4 million Americans, one man’s big idea about living small is bringing back hope in Bend, Oregon and beyond.

What is passive solar energy, and how can passive solar be incorporated into energy efficient home designs? A natural builder shares tips on building an energy-efficient home. To me, the art of ...

It’s time for builders to start preparing for upcoming changes to the new energy efficient home tax credits. The Inflation Reduction Act extended the 45L tax credits through 2032 and increased the ...

Zero Energy Homes — a startup looking to show how modular construction combined with “net zero energy” principles can be priced for the affordable housing market — is almost finished building its ...

A Fidelity National Financial subsidiary, found that more than 50% of Americans would consider living in a tiny home. Because of their size, tiny homes require much fewer materials to build but also ...