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Key takeaways as of late for the future of home design include: sustainability becoming an essential aspect of construction practices;

Following the time-honored tradition accompanying any major technological breakthrough—from the 15th-century printing press to the democratization of the internet—discussions about

The construction industry grapples with the substantial challenge of balancing high living standards with ecological sustainability. Buildings must not only

Given that the building sector accounts for 20-40% of global emissions, homebuilders have a significant opportunity to lessen their environmental

In May 2024, Home Innovation Research Labs celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge fire testing facility. The event drew

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the raising of the state’s five-year housing production goal by over 50% and investing federal funds

Onx Homes broke ground for On Villa Pass, a 200-single-family Cat 5 hurricane-resistant home community located in Mascotte in Central

Minnesota laws passed this year created accelerated updates to the residential energy code, ending fluorescent light bulb sales in the

Pearl Certification announced its recognition as a charter partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Energy Future initiative

Award-winning general contracting firm in California, R.D. Olson Construction announced the completion of West Carson Villas. This is their first

Passive building principles can help homes to maximize the energy used inside of them, reducing the impact of utility increases

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been prompted to

Noyes Development, headquartered in Oregon, stands out as a high-performance home builder and a proud member of EEBA (Energy and

When discussing the future of construction, sustainability frequently emerges as a key topic. The construction industry ranks among the primary

It appears that green homes have higher market appeal, as indicated by Domain’s yearly Sustainability in Property Report. According to

According to the second annual Domain Sustainability in Property Report, ‘green homes’ are easier to sell, attracting 16% more listing

When building their new home, Layne Phan and George McGarry, the owners of McGarry Constructions, aimed to set the benchmark

Globally, there is a growing shift towards sustainable housing. In Europe, initiatives to transition to greener homes aim to address

Clayton, a builder of single-family attainable housing, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to initiate construction on Redbud Estates, a new

The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), contributing to 37% of global emissions

The 100-unit Beach Green Dunes, developed by The Bluestone Organization in partnership with Triangle Equities, is one of the largest