Since 2013, the Department of Energy has honored innovative builders constructing zero energy ready homes. This year’s winners include 26 homes in 18 states.

Decarbonization, sustainability, and other progressive initiatives were hot subjects at this year’s EEBA High Performance Home Summit.

There are specific and methodical steps we can take now to get on the path to decarbonization. Here's a few.

There are specific and methodical steps we can take now to get on the path to decarbonization. Here's a few.

High-performance home building seems like a daunting feat, but simple tricks can go a long way. We’ve put together six pieces of advice from award-winning home builders on how to build and sell healthy, cost-effective homes.

After surveying hundreds of home shoppers to find out what they most want in their homes, Tri Pointe Homes announced several new standard offerings.

The New York-based climate technology company electrifies and decarbonizes buildings—more than 1,200 of them so far.

Matt Blomquist, one of the many builders making their mark on social media, wins Huber Engineered Woods’ Best of Social Award for community engagement. Here’s how he teaches his students to build an entire home from foundation to trim.

A Massachusetts nonprofit asked the building community about its net zero and net zero ready projects—including how much more they cost. The results might surprise you.

Despite the challenges COVID-19 presented, Rice Architecture’s design-build program engaged the community in helping design an energy-efficient Auxiliary ADU.

Black Buffalo 3D, Alquist, and more 3D construction printing companies discuss the current challenges that come with building 3D printed homes.

A breakthrough invention by a team of Stanford researchers allow solar panels to begin generating energy at night.

When I set out to build a net-zero house, I knew my design had to be small and smart: a grid-tied, net-zero home that was super-insulated and super-airtight. Is it really possible to get through a Wisconsin winter on solar electricity alone?

The revolutionary technology of bidirectional electric vehicle charging allows homeowners to power their home appliances, electronics, and more.

Florida startup Bettr Homes has a plan to disrupt the nation’s homebuilding industry.

The 2021 EEBA study shows the shifting landscape of zero energy ready homes, and how the homebuilding business drives the demand.

What makes a home? A front door, four walls, a few windows, and a roof make for a perfect shelter, but home is more than that. Home is where the heart is — where we find comfort, refuge, belonging, and a sense of security.

Not all heat pumps are equal—understand the differences between your options.

Not all heat pumps are equal—understand the differences between your options.

Life today isn’t the same as it was 50 years ago, and neither is an effective builder’s approach to constructing a home.

Life today isn’t the same as it was 50 years ago, and neither is an effective builder’s approach to constructing a home.

The Utah builder took a leap of faith with zero energy ready homes—and has been rewarded for it.

All-electric heating and cooling proves ideal for prefabricated home builder Plant Prefab.

The University of Colorado Boulder's Solar Decathlon SPARC House meets energy goals using an all-electric heating and air-conditioning system.

Developer builds Symbi Duplex One, a take on building affordable net-zero.