Energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive architecture using solar energy is gaining in popularity.
"Many people in Orange County think solar is the solution to the worlds energy problems, which is in direct contrast to the majority of U.S. citizens, who think the continued pursuit of petroleum products is OK... This growth in solar is largely due to the influence and productivity of architect Mike Nicklas and his firm, Innovative Design in Raleigh, whose focus is on energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive design. That means environmentally friendly building materials, passive solar heating and cooling, photovoltaics, natural daylighting and solar domestic hot water and space-heating systems."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: Million Solar Roofs: Architect leads way in energy efficiency
Florida Considers Legalizing ADUs
Current state law allows — but doesn’t require — cities to permit accessory dwelling units in single-family residential neighborhoods.
Manufactured Crisis: Losing the Nation’s Largest Source of Unsubsidized Affordable Housing
Manufactured housing communities have long been an affordable housing option for millions of people living in the U.S., but that affordability is disappearing rapidly. How did we get here?
HUD Announces Plan to Build Housing on Public Lands
The agency will identify federally owned parcels appropriate for housing development and streamline the regulatory process to lease or transfer land to housing authorities and nonprofit developers.
Research: Walkability Linked to Improved Public Health
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Report Outlines Strategies for Resilient Wildfire Recovery in LA
Project Recovery offers a roadmap for rebuilding more sustainable and climate-resilient communities after wildfires and other disasters.
New Executive Order Renews Attack on Public Lands
An order issued late last week pushes for increased mineral extraction on federally owned public lands.
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