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KB Home expands residential solar, energy efficiency in 2016 builds
The company's annual corporate sustainability report estimates it prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of 335,000 vehicles in 2016.
By Mary Tyler March • April 24, 2017 -
In water-scarce states, green toilets could save 170B gallons of water annually
High-efficiency toilets and low-flow fixtures are a common way to reduce a home’s resource consumption for a relatively low upfront cost.
By Mary Tyler March • April 24, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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Rising sea levels start to take a toll on coastal housing
Zillow analysis found that 300 cities would lose half or more of their housing stock by 2100; 36 coastal cities could be completely submerged.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 24, 2017 -
Oregon tops list of 10 states with the best infrastructure
The U.S. News & World Report rankings look at average commute time, percentage of roads in bad condition, energy from renewable sources and internet access.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017 -
USDA
Deep DiveA look at 2017’s greenest states — and how they’re pushing cities toward a smart future
A study from WalletHub details the states with the best (and worst) environmental policies, highlighting everything from air quality to waste diversion rates.
By Jackie Snow • April 20, 2017 -
Wal-Mart launches ambitious project to cut emissions from supply chain
The retail giant's effort, dubbed “Project Gigaton,” aims to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by one billion tons by 2030.
By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2017 -
Global renewable energy capacity hit record high in 2016
Investments in large-scale storage solutions are critical to mainstream adoption of alternative energy sources like wind and solar, according to a new report.
By Mary Tyler March • April 19, 2017 -
How e-commerce logistics is changing cities
On-demand delivery shifted consumer expectations and forced supply chains' digital infrastructure to improve. Now, the physical infrastructure is catching up, too.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017 -
Tri Pointe adds smart-home platform to new-home offerings
The move responds to growing interest among consumers for the ability to manage thermal comfort, entertainment and security systems through their smart devices.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 19, 2017 -
Wal-Mart taps AMS to install 40 MWh of energy storage at California stores
Advanced Microgrid Solutions will put batteries at 27 of the retail giant's locations, helping reduce peak demand and providing grid services to Southern California Edison.
By Peter Maloney • April 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A new kind of green: Developers trade golf courses for hiking trails, gardens to draw buyers
Nature-based amenities are giving residents of master-planned communities a stronger connection to the outdoors as well as to their neighbors.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 18, 2017 -
Opinion
Smart home automation: A look at the top 4 barriers to growth
We've been talking about the rise of the smart home for the better part of a decade, yet most homes still lack any advanced automation. What gives?
By Anna Johansson • April 17, 2017 -
VR campus tours come to Texas A&M
Prospective students can now visit a variety of campus locations, receiving information about each via an on-screen display.
By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2017 -
Microchip implants make data accessible but raise workplace privacy questions
The RFID microchip implant is designed to take the place of keys, business cards and other items. Will it catch on?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2017 -
Report: Substandard housing contributes to poor mental, physical health
More than 30 million housing units in the U.S. have major physical or health hazards, per a report from the Urban Institute exploring ways to battle blight.
By Mary Tyler March • April 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
If it's not smart, it's broken: Atlanta burns, other cities learn
In this series, the editorial team will highlight the leaders, innovations and challenges that are transforming urban centers.
By Deborah Barrington • April 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A walk through Autodesk's Pier 9 digifab lab in San Francisco
The software juggernaut is testing the future of digital fabrication technology on a rehabbed pier in the city's Embarcadero district, with more such facilities to come.
By Hallie Busta • April 12, 2017 -
Stanford researchers explore ‘managed retreat’ for when disaster strikes
The strategy of abandoning at-risk buildings or relocating communities is most likely when the environmental risks are deemed "intolerable," according to a new report.
By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017 -
Australian builder makes Tesla Powerwall a standard feature
The electric car maker shows no sign of stopping when it comes to renewable energy innovation, with plans to take orders for its new solar panels this month.
By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017 -
With over 4,000 solar systems on schools, ed opportunities accompany savings
The Solar Foundation's "Brighter Future" report shows over 3,700 solar energy systems on U.S. public and private K-12 schools as of 2014, with the total number expected to have doubled since then.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2017 -
California developer to turn shipping containers into veterans' housing
Community Development Partners' $21 million Rocky Hill Veterans Housing facility, in Vacaville, CA, will be designed to LEED Gold standards.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017 -
NYC commission proposes $22B transformation of Rikers Island into LaGuardia runway
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that the city would begin a 10-year shutdown of the beleaguered jail complex.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017 -
Construction begins on massive North Hollywood, CA mixed-use development
When complete in 2019, the complex will offer 800,000 square feet of commercial space and more than 815,000 square feet of residential space.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017 -
Texas leads US states with fastest-growing cities
The relatively low cost of living and economic stability are together fueling migration to cities in the Lone Star State.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017 -
Rent growth (still) outpacing income gains in major US metros
The gap between the cost of owning a home and the cost of renting one continues to close, making homeownership increasingly attractive.
By Mary Tyler March • April 10, 2017
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