An employee checks the external casing with a spirit level in a modular house at the Tophat factory in Foston near Derby, UK, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe idea of using pre-assembled components in housebuilding is far from...
The homebuilding industry is in a race to make its homes environmentally cleaner and more energy-efficient. Real estate as a whole is a massive carbon offender. Both the construction and operation of buildings account for 40% of global carbon emissions.Solar panels...
Jodi Jacobson | E+ | Getty ImagesMore than 18 million rental units are located in areas exposed to extreme weather hazards, according to the American Rental Housing Report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.That exposure isn’t...
D3sign | Stone | Getty ImagesExtreme weather and climate hazards are becoming more frequent, posing a unique threat not only for homeowners, but for renters.Over 18 million rental units across the U.S. are exposed to climate and weather-related hazards, according to...
Some insurance companies are pulling back coverage from fire- and flood-prone areas, leaving homeowners with limited affordable options. This trend may even affect the property value of American homes, experts say.The nation’s largest homeowner’s insurance...