Innovative new home designs can eliminate energy costs over time Have you ever dreamt of waving a magic wand to make your home’s high monthly energy bills disappear? With today’s Zero Net Energy (ZNE) homes, that fantasy can become a reality—but it has nothing to do with sleight of hand. Rather, …
Just Say No to High Energy Costs with a Zero Net Energy HomeRead More
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Like most of our current technologies, the solar industry is evolving constantly and quickly. While most of us recognize solar panels as the blueish rectangular modules that sit on rooftops, there are actually hundreds of options for every budget and style. A …
The Sun Shines on Solar: Emerging Technologies for Greener New HomesRead More
The green home 103 Della Unit 45 by Irving Pacific Many roofs are designed without taking into account how they will affect the home. The Green Building Alliance says almost 90 percent of the roofs in the U.S. are dark-colored. These dark surfaces suck up heat and light, which can lead to hotter …
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International Builders Show 2019 showcased how home builders are embracing eco-friendly approaches “Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities.” This dire warning from the annual report by the …
Sustainability Symposium Highlights Growing Trend of Green New Home CommunitiesRead More
Eco-friendly, smart & high-tech The ProjeKt Home, a smart & eco-friendly concept home built by KB Home, located in Inspirada in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of KB Home. If you’ve ever wondered where tomorrow lives, you can find it this year in Las Vegas. "Where tomorrow lives" is …
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NuCedar and Hardieplank are green building material options for your custom home. Photo courtesy of Dana Hoff Custom homes have a unique place in the world of new construction, offering an opportunity for experimentation with new eco-friendly materials and design trends that could eventually …
Oak at Normandy Square by Robertson Brothers in Royal Oak Michigan There’s a lot of talk these days about smart home products — smart thermostats, light switches and doorbells. The buzz has overshadowed advances in basic building materials. When it comes to building a custom home, windows may …
A beautiful exterior shot of a custom home by Regency Builders Building a custom home? In addition to fitting your lifestyle dream, would you like that home to also be eco-friendly? Would it be comforting to request a sustainable design that can make up for the typically larger carbon footprint …
By Drew Knight Nobody wants to add to the costs of their new home with a giant heating bill. So, before you go upping your thermostat to 80 degrees, listen up. There are plenty of ways to keep warm this winter while saving both energy and money. That’s right, it really is possible to stay …
By Drew Knight You’ve heard it all from us before: Through features like solar panels, advanced insulation, sustainable construction materials, efficient windows, xeriscaping and rain collection systems, green homes are better for the environment and they save you loads of money on energy …
Want a Green Home? Government Agencies Speak on the BenefitsRead More
By Ashley Steel Whatever your reason for going (or wanting to) green in your new home, you’ve likely heard of Energy Star, the longstanding Environmental Protection Agency-backed program helping individuals to protect the environment through energy-efficient products. In fact, it’s not …
By Kristen May While we’re a big fan of energy efficiency year-round, October is National Energy Action Month — a nationwide effort aimed to promote energy awareness and encourage consumers to be responsible when it comes to energy consumption — and we couldn't help but use it as an opportunity …
