Codes + Standards Houses designed with passive survivability are more resilient and energy efficient Resilient Building Institute founder renovated house to include R-45 walls, R-60 roof
Design Home Design: Beverly Hills condos selling fast Oakhurst 432 is filling a void in Beverly Hills, Calif., with new for-sale condominiums for the top of the luxury market.
Codes + Standards U.S. Senate kills bipartisan energy-efficiency bill Fight over Keystone XL pipeline amendment stalls legislation before Senate vote
Design Home Design: Good things in a small package The Chateau Qu’Appelle by True North Log Homes packs high-tech environmental features and rich detailing into an efficient, 1,735-square-foot plan.
Codes + Standards Construction skilled-worker shortage causing rise in claims Mistakes are leading to higher injury rates, construction defects
Builders Standard Pacific Homes introduces luxury designs in Blackstone community Avignon at Blackstone includes spa-like master suites, in-home pet suites, gourmet kitchens, and outdoor living areas.
Codes + Standards ConsensusDocs releases new agreements for contractors who hire consultants New industry standards will establish a contractual base for various consulting arrangements
Codes + Standards Researchers recommend new homes have safe rooms for tornado survival New practices recommended in light of 2013 Oklahoma tornado
Codes + Standards SolarCity expands service to Nevada beginning this fall Company will offer 3-kw systems starting at $25 to $100 a month
Codes + Standards North American Passive House conference in San Francisco in September Passive House Institute U.S. currently accepting papers, presenters