Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

A new study shows how front yards can serve as windows into the inner lives of their residents – and their feelings about their home, neighborhood and city.

Kelly Gregg, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, University at Buffalo • conversation
April 8, 2024 • ~9 min

Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it

Thermostats don’t tell the whole truth about heat, particularly in older homes.

Jonathan Bean, Associate Professor of Architecture, Sustainable Built Environments and Marketing, University of Arizona • conversation
Aug. 2, 2023 • ~10 min

Heatwaves can kill – research uncovers the homes most vulnerable to overheating

Poverty and inequality affect the likelihood of your home overheating during heatwaves.

Stefan Bouzarovski, Professor of Human Geography, University of Manchester • conversation
June 1, 2020 • ~8 min

Average home is more spacious now than ever – here's why that's a problem for the environment

Larger homes with fewer occupants have a bigger energy and heating demand.

Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs, Senior Research Associate, Lancaster University • conversation
March 27, 2020 • ~6 min

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