New York Governor Announces Completion of Center City Courtyard
Governor of New York Kathy Hochul announced the completion of a 164-unit, $72 million affordable and supportive housing development in
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Author: Emmanuel Jimenez
The Green Idea House that generates more energy than it uses
In California’s Hermosa Beach, a 1959 single-family home was remodeled to become the “Green Idea House,” a net-zero energy home.
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LEED v5 and the next big shift in indoor air management
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is placing great emphasis on indoor air management in its updated LEED v5. Released
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Empire Building Challenge Awards Multifamily Energy Efficiency Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 10 partners would be receiving nearly $28 million towards energy efficiency and electrification
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Green Project of the Week: Living Village at Yale
The new residential complex for Yale University’s Divinity School (YDS), dubbed the Living Village, opened doors to its first residents.
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Low-Tech, High-Performance
Passive Strategies for Reducing Operational Carbon According to Architecture 2030, drawing on data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and
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Willoughby Corner Opens With Nearly Two Hundred Affordable Homes
Colorado’s largest Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) development has completed its first phase of production, opening 192 affordable homes. Planned
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The NGBS Top 3 Green Policy Updates – August 2025
The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) highlights three policy updates closely followed through the month of August. As a recognized
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Energy Efficient Technology Integration
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) work with the U.S. Department of Energy to help lower home energy
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Making the Most of NGBS in a Tough Housing Market
The housing market is a grind right now. High interest rates, cost escalation and tight credit have slowed buyer traffic
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USGBC advocacy and policy highlights: August 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) listed the federal, state and local updates regarding its green building advocacy this past
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Why energy efficiency matters in today’s housing market
Energy efficiency has become increasingly important to both buyers and sellers as it promises lower utility bills, longer-lasting features and
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Santa Fe Students Build ‘Tiny’ Homes to Test Energy Efficiency Codes
The Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association (SFAHBA) recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity and a local nonprofit called YouthWorks
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Current administration seeks to eliminate or privatize the Energy Star program
The federal government’s Energy Star program, which the EPA estimates has saved Americans over $500 billion in energy costs since
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Luxury homeowners opt for energy efficiency
Luxury homeowners in the Las Vegas Valley are increasingly adopting solar panels, battery storage systems and energy management apps to
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Beyond 45L
Changes from the current administration have made unpredictable impacts to federal energy efficiency incentives such as the 45L tax credit.
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NAHB Urges Discounts for Resilient, Code-Compliant Homes
For homes built above and beyond the minimum building codes and standards, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) advocates
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How Natural Materials Are Powering a Sustainable Design Revolution
Incorporating wood in home design is not a novel idea, but its application as sustainable production material is gaining traction
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Unveiling of steel modular home aimed to help with affordable housing
A Louisville, Kentucky residential lot just became home to the country’s first LEED Platinum-certified steel modular home. Modular construction offers
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Beyond Green: Unlocking the Secrets of Energy-Efficient Architecture
Homes that are designed to be energy-efficient not only cut energy bills, but also provide cleaner air, insulated temperatures and
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Energy Efficiency and Home Cooling in a Climate-Driven World
As global temperatures rise and cooling becomes essential, the U.S. HVAC market is projected to hit $133.7 billion by 2025,
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In aftermath of LA fires, group asks: Why not build homes that don’t burn?
With a significant portion of Los Angeles entering the rebuilding process as a result of the devastating January fires, three
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New industry report explores building decarbonization for local governments
A new white paper from Veolia and Climate Mayors outlines five key steps for local governments to decarbonize buildings, beginning
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First of its kind project in Guilford offers eco-friendly, affordable homes
In the recently-incorporated town of Guilford in Connecticut, a new affordable housing project has been gaining traction among new residents.
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USGBC advocacy and policy highlights: July 2025
Federal and state policymakers are showing growing support for green building initiatives, with bipartisan support from Congress for ENERGY STAR
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New Homeowner Energy Freedom Act to Protect Low-Cost Home Energy
Congressman Craig Goldman representing Texas’ 12th district introduced a new bill to repeal three Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions from
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CITY Furniture’s Fourth Annual Green Summit Brings Together Clean Energy Champions
At CITY Furniture’s fourth annual Green Summit in Tamarac, Florida, attendees were engaged in conversations surrounding green energy, sustainable living
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New carbon-cutting bio-asphalt could prove to be industry disruptor
The status quo of traditional asphalt-paved roads that span over 2.6 million miles in the U.S. might shift as new
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Why Sustainable Real Estate Projects Deliver Better Returns
Green real estate delivers strong financial returns, with LEED-certified properties commanding up to 20% higher rents and cutting energy costs
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The Numbers Behind Green Multifamily Projects
Green construction is gaining momentum especially in multifamily housing, where sustainable upgrades like LED lighting, smart HVAC systems, rooftop solar
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Coral Gables prioritizes building resilience
The United States Conference of Mayors featured Coral Gables’ commitment to resilient buildings in the 2025 USCM Best Practices Report.
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Five unusual ways to make buildings greener (literally)
In cities worldwide, the integration of plants in buildings is increasingly common. Some methods spin off of ideas that were
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Energy-Efficient Homes Are the Future of Sustainable Wealth
Due to less dependency on the grid, energy-efficient homes suffer less exposure to volatile markets and can lead to great
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