In Part One of a three-part series we look into health risks and the cost to society rising from conventional construction approaches. Most people are unaware of the health risks that permeate their homes. Ironically, all homes present dangers, but it is a deeper understanding of building science and greater attention to detail that make energy-efficient zero homes healthier than conventional ones. Part One of a three-part series lays out the risks and costs.

For most people, developing a vacation rental would be about profit. For these two Washington state couples, it was about much more. Oh, and the profit is there too.

A zero carbon economy is possible in four steps.

Giv Group just finished a zero energy affordable housing apartment project in Salt Lake City that cost less than a comparable building built to conventional energy standards. Now, they want to share what they learned so others can duplicate their accomplishment.

A report by the Shelton Group shows a gap between how Americans value the environment and their lack of willingness to take action to protect the environment. The good news is that Americans do prefer to purchase environmentally conscious products. Zero energy builders, designers, and realtors can use the insights from this report to more effectively market zero energy homes.

Green building pioneer, Stephen Aiguier, reflects on how Green Hammer has embraced the highest level of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability by successfully integrating design and construction into a highly refined, unified design build process.

This design/build firm in Portland, Oregon, started with individual zero energy homes. Now they are in the midst of the city’s first zero energy development. With more than half the project under contract, the future looks bright.

With the recent opening of their EnVision community in Loma Vista, California, De Young Properties offers customers zero energy ready homes that are also healthy and comfortable. Brandon De Young explains the company’s motivation and philosophy in this exclusive Zero Energy Project interview.

Learn how a pioneer of zero energy home design and construction has built his business on high-performance homes. Ted discusses his innovative approaches and the key to his success.

Home energy conservation meets home automation in this new system. It senses conditions in the home and adjusts equipment to improve comfort and save energy. It can also optimize solar battery operation.

This New York builder is taking his business to the next level by making every project a zero energy home. Anthony Aebi is hands on with construction and customers, too.

62% of Americans now believe that “global warming is an urgent threat requiring immediate and drastic action.”