Codes + Standards Department of Energy asks for feedback on cost-effectiveness of building energy codes The methodology includes an energy savings assessment
Affordability Passive House Affordable Housing Pops Up Across the Country State housing authorities are starting to take an interest in Passive House standards
Energy Efficiency Tesla Unveils Its New Residential Solar Power Battery Instead of building a battery room, eco-conscious homeowners can simply mount a sleek Powerwall
Opinion The Economic Difficulty of Building 'Eco' Are homebuyers more interested in being green or saving green?
Energy Efficiency Energy Consumption Declines Despite More & Larger Houses Between 1980 and 2009 energy consumption per U.S. household declined despite the increased number of larger houses with more personal computers, large-screen TVs, and other electricity-consuming gadgets in the U.S.
Energy Efficiency Energy Savings in Disguise: Look Closer, This Is No Ordinary Home Incorporating a host of quality construction and high-performance details make this home one of the most energy-efficient new houses in the country
HVAC For Water Heaters, the Heat Is On New energy-efficiency standards will make water heaters more expensive, bigger, and more complex to install. Here’s what you need to know
Codes + Standards Builders responding to demand for more energy efficient homes Young adult buyers have ranked homes and products with Energy Star certifications as a priority
HVAC The Prefab Home That Generates Twice the Renewable Energy It Uses A home produces enough energy to charge electric cars and power part of the museum next door
Remodeling Design Indoor/Outdoor Living in an Eichler Home A California cancer surgeon approached Klopf Architecture to upgrade an iconic yet dated midcentury-modern Eichler home into an energy...