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History shows that a tipping point for a disruptive technology can come even before it hits five percent of market share.

Solar is already way past that, and quarterly global solar installations have grown 50% each year for the past three years.

Go deep on the housing economy, offsite construction, homebuilding’s green future, and more.

Can bamboo save the world?

Probably not. 

But the World Economic Forum thinks it can solve both the housing crisis AND climate change.

Which is pretty close.

Once you know how much carbon you need to cut from your diet, how do you actually do it? See the impact you can have, from switching to LEDs to driving an EV.

Want to know the coolest thing about our homes?

Like, literally?

What’s the carbon footprint equivalent of 10,000 steps a day?

A thermostat can range from pretty smart (letting you adjust your home temp from an app) to really smart (learning your habits and routines to save you electricity and money).

But are they worth the expense?

It’s easy to become numb. But there are solutions at hand, and the way we build homes is a vital one. 

Water heaters account for about 18 percent of the nation’s household energy consumption.

Unless we’re talking about heat pump water heaters.

The zero-waste movement crosses industries and manufacturers, but is gaining traction among homebuilders and contractors looking to cut their carbon footprints and create homes that contribute to and thrive in a more sustainable future. The kind of future (and homes) we all want to live in.