Sustainability

Schneider Electric
Schneider Home from Schneider Electric is an all-in-one home energy management system
Sustainability

Schneider Home Management System from Schneider Electric

Schneider Home is an all-in-one home energy management system designed to give homeowners greater control by automating and monitoring home energy use. Unlike fragmented systems...
Feb. 18, 2025
Solatube
Solatube's ClimaSense Series Solar-Powered Attic Fan
Sustainability

ClimaSense Series Solar-Powered Attic Fan from Solatube

Feb. 18, 2025
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The adaptive reuse of the Boott Mills complex, in Lowell, Mass., was a major piece of urban planning that adds both housing and mixed use to a rejuvenated urban waterfront. Built from the mid-1830s to the early 20th century, the mill complex underwent extensive exterior restoration to ensure architectural detailing and historical integrity was retained.
Design

Building Codes and Adaptive Reuse: Ensuring Safety and Health While Meeting Housing Needs

Aug. 30, 2024
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The recent funding announced by the DOE will go toward projects that improve energy efficiency.
Government + Policy

DOE Announces Funding for Communities Adopting Energy-Efficient Building Codes

Aug. 28, 2024
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Despite their up-front construction costs, the long-term savings offered by passive houses also need to be taken into consideration.
Sustainability

Is Passive House Design Worth the Cost?

Aug. 20, 2024
Image: Lisa Morey
Lisa Morey is the founder of Nova Terra, a Colorado-based company that creates eco-friendly masonry blocks.
Q+A

Building Blocks to Sustainable Construction

Aug. 13, 2024
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A report finds modular construction can help reduce carbon emissions.
Off-Site Construction

Can Off-Site Construction Techniques Help Reduce Carbon?

Aug. 9, 2024
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A $600,000 Research Partnership grant was awarded to Nome, Alaska, to create 3-D printed affordable housing.
Innovation

Affordable Housing Initiative in Alaska to Use 3D Printing

Aug. 1, 2024
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A new neighborhood in Massachusetts is using geothermal energy to reduce emissions.
Planning + Development

First Geothermal Neighborhood in US Launches in Massachusetts

July 10, 2024

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