How the Housing and Climate Crises Are Connected
Among the many problems facing our modern world, the climate and housing market crises are two of the most significant. They might seem like independent issues on the surface, but climate change has a major impact on where you can live and what structures you can build. Here are the notable ways climate change has […]
6 Principles for Re-Designing the Sustainable Suburbs for the Future
There seems to be no drop in interest for suburbs. After the back-to-the-city movement of 2009-2012, people seem to be favoring suburban neighborhoods again, so they need to be redesigned to accommodate the new generation of homeowners. Unfortunately, our perception of living has become somewhat binary – you either live in Brooklyn high-rise or in […]
Why Green Building May Be a Key to Affordable Housing
Green building and affordable housing continue to find new ways to fit together as the construction industry transforms. People who live in low-income housing often benefit the most from energy-efficient structures, which has prompted companies to develop ideas for combining both while keeping rent affordable. So, how is green building making an impact, and what […]
7 Tips for Investing in Your First Sustainable Home
The need to create more sustainable housing that has a low impact on the environment has never been more evident as we see the effects of bad environmental management increasing daily. There are a plethora of benefits to owning an eco-home, financially as well as a lifestyle choice geared towards helping the local environment flourish. […]