Hurricane-Resistant 200-Single-Family Home Community Breaks Ground in Central Florida
Onx Homes broke ground for On Villa Pass, a 200-single-family Cat 5 hurricane-resistant home community located in Mascotte in Central
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New Minnesota Laws Update Residential Code and Energy Rules
Minnesota laws passed this year created accelerated updates to the residential energy code, ending fluorescent light bulb sales in the
Read MorePearl Certification Announced as Charter Partner in EPA’s Clean Energy Future Initiative
Pearl Certification announced its recognition as a charter partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Energy Future initiative
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Disaster-Proof Homes and Communities on the Rise, Withstanding Harsh Storms
Soaring insurance bills are becoming the norm for Floridians as homeowners get continuously slammed by extreme weather and storms. This
Read MoreR.D. Olson Construction Announces Completion of LEED-Certified Affordable Housing Complex
Award-winning general contracting firm in California, R.D. Olson Construction announced the completion of West Carson Villas. This is their first
Read MoreExperts Weigh in on the Most Efficient Way To Build Homes for the Future
Passive building principles can help homes to maximize the energy used inside of them, reducing the impact of utility increases
Read MoreEnergy Costs, Warming Climate Spark Stricter Energy Codes for Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been prompted to
Read MoreTop Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future
The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), contributing to 37% of global emissions
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ZERH Single Family v2 Training in Available in the RESNET® Training Portal
Single-family homes permitted on or after Jan. 1, 2024, and seeking U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home
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Seattle Floats Scaling Back Energy Code Changes to Cut Housing Costs
Though energy efficiency is essential for meeting climate goals and studies show that they will save consumers money on heating
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Accord Reached on Energy-Efficiency Standards Means for Rush To Build New Homes to 2021 IECC Codes
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) settled on new energy-efficiency
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The Battle Over Energy-Efficient Housing is Heating Up Across the U.S.
Though energy efficiency is essential for meeting climate goals and studies show that they will save consumers money on heating
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New Refrigerants are (Almost) Here – What You Need to Know
Required by the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, the HVAC industry is beginning to transition to new refrigerants.
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NIBS Issues Call-to-Action Report on Access to Clean Water and Housing Affordability
The 2024 Moving Forward Report, a two-part report focused on recommendations to ensure access to clean water and sanitation and to
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Revolutionary New Construction Method Fends Off Wildfires
Designed by MORK-ULNES architects, the Octothrope House was of the first homes in the United States to be made entirely
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Phius Launches First-of-its-Kind Foundations Training for All Interested in Passive Building
New Course for Developers, Real Estate Agents, Financial Services Professionals, and Property Owners Introduces the Basic Principles of Passive Building
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Unsuspecting Suburban Oregon Home Has LEED Platinum Certification
Pringle Creek is an unsuspecting community located in Salem, Oregon. One of the homes of which boasts a LEED Platinum
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EPA Announces ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Certification for New Homes and Apartments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Certified Homes and Apartments certification program. This new standard
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Unlocking the Power of High-Performance Homes: A Marketing Coordinator’s Take on Building Science Education
Oregon-based Noyes Development was founded in 1993 by Peter Noyes. The homebuilding company has secured a solid reputation, building high-quality,
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Working Together to Increase the Market for Green Building
Building upon Eye On Housing’s exploration of green building trends, major practices and resilience strategies based on The Building Sustainably: Green & Resilient Single- Family
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IRA Update: Federal Government Works to Decarbonize Construction Materials
The federal government purchases about $630 billion worth of products each year, buying up everything from glass and concrete for
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New Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Released
Effective May 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published its final rule Floodplain Management and Protection
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Eco-Friendly Sales Features on the Rise Right Now
Eco-friendly, sustainable and green home features are on the rise, seen in the share of Realtor.com listings with such descriptions
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HUD and USDA Announce Adoption of Minimum Energy Standards for New Homes
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the adoption of
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MBK Rental Living Launches Company-Wide “With Our World” Environmental Program
New company-wide program prioritizes environmentally, socially responsible practices across its residential communities IRVINE, Calif. – MBK Rental Living, one of
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Cutting-Edge Construction Trends Emerge as Sustainable Homes Rise
Developing in the homebuilding industry is becoming increasingly difficult, especially as professionals are faced with high construction costs, ongoing supply
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Biden Administration Releases Decarbonization Plan for Homes and Buildings
A blueprint for decarbonizing buildings in the United States by 2050, including homes, was released by the U.S. Department of
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Landsea Homes Grand Opens New High Performance Homes at Blossom at Baldwin Ranch in Patterson, California
Landsea Homes brings its High Performance Homes to a new city in California’s Central Valley Modern single-family detached homes at
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Key Environmental Bills on the Books in Washington State for 2024
Adjourned earlier this year on March 7, the 2024 Washington state legislative session discussed a variety of topics concerning the
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Public Comment Period for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update Opens
The 45-day public comment period for Draft 2 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Draft Standard begins on
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Landsea Homes Closes Acquisition of DFW-Based Antares Homes
Acquisition Expands Homebuilding Footprint into 13 Cities, Including Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area Transaction Adds 2,254 of Owned or Controlled Lots to
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Pearl Certification Certifies 200,000th Home
Pearl Certification announced that it has certified high-performing features in over 200,000 homes across 49 states. The Pearl Certification program
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Demand Surges for Green Homes – and Mortgages
Reflected in the shift in real estate towards sustainable and climate-conscious homes, a notable trend gaining momentum is energy-efficient mortgages
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