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September 11, 2023

Selecting Sustainable Materials: An #EcoRenovate Guide
Selecting sustainable finishes and furnishings is as important as green construction. So look at the lifecycle of products, and decide what's most important.
Read ArticleAugust 18, 2023

Start with SIP Panels: Cost Savings, Efficiency, Health, Resilience
Architects and builders continue to innovate with structural insulated panels (SIPs), proving the benefits of affordable, healthier, and more resilient homes.
Read ArticleJuly 19, 2023

Tackling Water Scarcity: RainStick Showers Changing the Game
In-home greywater recycling systems offer significant water savings, but they can be expensive and challenging to to install. This immediate, point-of-use water treatment technology combats water scarcity one shower at a time.
Read ArticleJuly 5, 2023

Cost-Effective Retrofits: 7 Steps to Zero Energy
To achieve a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions, we can smooth the runway for energy-efficient, cost-effective home retrofits
Read ArticleDecember 8, 2021

Interior Design Ideas for Living Big in Small Spaces
Because they are affordable, small homes are attractive to many younger homebuyers as well as retirees who are downsizing. Small homes are also more energy efficient. Whether you’re in a new smaller zero energy home or an existing small home, these interior design tips will help you live big in a smaller space.
Read ArticleDecember 7, 2021

Low-Cost, High-Value Opportunities to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Buildings
The top building material categories that account for most embodied carbon in home construction include concrete, rebar, insulation, glazing, and finishes. There are proven low-embodied-carbon solutions that can be broken down into three main categories: whole-building design, one-for-one material substitution, and specification. In general, whole-building design solutions can drive the greatest embodied carbon savings along with following low-embodied-carbon best practices throughout the building design and construction process.
Read ArticleDecember 6, 2021

The 2021 EEBA Team Zero Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Is Now Underway
The Inventory of Zero Energy Homes is the definitive metric of market growth in this housing sector. Now is the time to add your new project to the database or update your current listing.
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