Business

A new interactive tool that emphasizes quality practices for builders, architects, designers, and homeowners by Chris Ermides

An open letter to President Barack Obama by Alex Wilson

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel? by Alex Wilson

How much higher do energy costs have to rise before people will pay a premium for a house that is LEED-certified? by Kevin Ireton

LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built? by Sean Groom

Federal and state incentive programs make rehabilitating durable old buildings cost-effective by John K. Grosvenor

David Eisenberg discusses the impacts of construction and development on the environment. Some of his examples will surprise you. by David Eisenberg

From OSB and cordless drills to The Home Depot and HGTV, here's a look at how the past quarter-century has shaped the home-building industry by Matthew Teague

The cost of demolition and disposal of buildings is not inconsequential by John Abrams