It’s official: passive house design standards are coming to Massachusetts. The lessons learned in the Northeast can help design energy-efficient, multifamily buildings elsewhere too. The Commonwealth ...

The Phius Standard is updated every three years to reflect market and materials changes and other variables, with the 2024 standard update to be rolled out this summer, said Rader. Image courtesy of ...

Following a slew of national natural disasters—most recently the Southern California wildfires and the historic winter storm that hit Southern states—interest in durable and sustainable architectural ...

Passive House design principles are intended to create a healthier, more efficient, and more durable building. Fire hardening is not an explicit goal. However, as a result of smarter building ...

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Passive solar architecture is a design strategy that optimizes a building’s energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. By relying on a building site’s solar orientation and climate, sustainable ...

The Khalil Gibran International Academy and PS 456 by ARO is a 146,000 square foot facility containing a Spanish-language elementary school and Arabic-language high school on Flatbush Avenue. It's New ...

As revolutionary as the construction sector may seem nowadays, it currently accounts for nearly 40% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, 11% of which are a result of manufacturing building ...

Beyond the appearance, there are other features that can take your home to the next level. Quiet luxury isn't just about how your home looks; it's also about how it feels. First and foremost, your ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With fires continuing to devastate multiple communities in Los Angeles, there is a growing awareness that the existing built environment is not compatible with ...