EcoVillage Ithaca, a co-housing community founded on the premise of sustainable living, is one place where the concept of net-zero “ready” homes should work.
Chicago Tribune Article Probes Author Pyschology
I’m not sure what was more difficult — writing a 250-page book with plenty of technical material — or building show homes for 15 years.
Realtor Magazine Gives Book Thumbs Up!
Lily Oberman, writing on the National Association of Realtors’ website, says that The New New Home would be useful to anyone planning to build the home of their dreams.
2014 HOUSES Awards Issue from Fine Homebuilding Includes Book Excerpt
I’m excited to announce that Fine Homebuilding’s 2014 HOUSES Awards issue contains an excerpt of my new book, The New New Home.
Early Reviews Highlight Different Objectives of The New New Home
Early reviewers have found nice things to say about my new book, The New New Home. Each review highlights a different goal of the book.
Video Interview Explains What’s in the Book for Consumers
I got to sit down with Justin Fink, a senior editor at Fine Homebuilding, to talk about my forthcoming book, “The New New Home.”
IBS Panel Points to Need for Continued Innovation
A panel of three prominent executives in the home building industry emphasized the need to continue innovating even as the housing recovery continues.
Garbett Introduces New Line of Contemporary Production Homes in Utah
Utah’s Garbett Homes had so much success selling entry-level contemporary homes that executives decided to introduce a new series of move-up moderns, including a net-zero version selling in the $500,000s. The new series, called Bellasol and selling in Herriman, Utah, ranges from 2,000 to 3,100 square feet. Like Garbett’s previous series, Solaris, it was designed […]
“The New, New Home” Available for Order
My forthcoming book, “The New, New Home,” is now available for presale on several websites, including Amazon.com. The book, published by The Taunton Press, provides guidance to potential home buyers who want to buy a new home that not only fits their lifestyle, but has the best shot at appreciating in value.
Boyce Thompson
Boyce Thompson is a writer and editor who has spent more than 30 years covering the housing market.