Overview While every tradeshow can feel overwhelming as a first-timer, or like the same-old, same-old after you’ve attended enough of them, savvy attendees of industry shows know to keep a...
Black can be an intimidating color to work with, but for certain applications, it shines like a diamond – and one of the current hottest design trends for both homes...
With the ever-increasing focus on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions, more consumers, home buyers and home owners want to do their part to help, and they are turning to...
S tandards and certifications exist for a very important reason: to give people confidence in what they’re buying. When you order a UDSA Prime steak in a restaurant, you can...
A home’s windows, doors and skylights exist for a number of reasons; providing ingress and egress, sunlight and fresh air are some of the most obvious ones. But today’s savvy...
Sustainable home features and environmentally friendly neighborhoods are becoming important factors for home buyers, according to the second annual Realtors and Sustainability Report, which polled members of the National Association...
Throughout the Unites States, builders and buyers alike are investing in net zero energy (NZE) housing, or residences that generate as much energy as they consume. The U.S. Department of...
Dodge Data & Analytics' World Green Building Trends 2018 report finds that the leading reasons for going green were: Meet Client Demands Comply with Environmental Regulations Social Reasons Of all...
Home builders seeking to build a sustainable home need to be aware of smart thermostats, which are included in the floor plan to create energy savings over time. Smart thermostats...