Extreme Weather Patterns Are Shifting Trends in Housing Materials
As extreme weather events continue to trend upwards, builders and homeowners have turned their attention to emerging construction trends. This
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This Colorado Community Is Already Living in the All-Electric Future
With most homes today being climate liabilities, nine out of 10 U.S. housing units needing to have fossil-fueled equipment replaced with electiric
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Women in Green Events in 2024: Bringing Fresh Perspectives
A fusion of new ideas, innovations and technologies, a new outlook integrates familiar situations with a renewed approach. The U.S.
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Home Builders and Remodelers Embrace Greener Practices, Surpassing 2019 Levels
New study reveals surging adoption of water and materials conservation and energy efficiency in building practices LAS VEGAS —Dodge Construction
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Colorado Housing Facility Becomes 500,000th Home Certified to National Green Building Standard
Permanent supportive housing facility, Bluebird, located in Boulder, Colorado, has become the 500,000th green home to the National Green Building Standard
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Response to DOE Request for Feedback on New Zero Emissions Building Definition
The document provided by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia includes the responses submitted to the Department of
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Building Code Battle Ramps up Ahead of Key Appeals Hearings
Industry groups and energy efficiency advocates are in conflict, threatening to upend efforts by a key standards-setter to update guidelines
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It Pays to Be Green
The 2023 National Association of REALTORS®’ Sustainability Report for the residential sector highlights the consistent demand for energy-efficient features, transcending
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The Rise of Energy-Efficient Homes
In 2024, energy efficient homes have become a testament to our commitment to sustainability. Third-party certifications such as ENERGY STAR
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Nine States Make the Pledge to Boost Use of Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps in Homes
California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) launched
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House Prices Reach a New Peak, But Not Everywhere
By Mark Fleming In November 2023, the Real House Price Index (RHPI) leaped 11 percent on an annual basis. Affordability
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Finance is Shaping Homebuilding Today
Resolution and adaptability are key for builders to deliver a much-needed supply of homes By Michael Berke As builders strive
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2024 Housing Market Outlook
Though things are looking up, it’s not too hot, not too cold, but not quite right either By Mark Fleming
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Mortgage Rates Will Drop Below 6% This Year, Says Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored enterprise that purchases home loans from mortgage lenders, recently released a report predicting that mortgage rates
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IRA Update: 2024 is the Year the Inflation Reduction Act Takes Off
2024 is poised to be a year of impact for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as 2023 was the year
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The GHB Interview: Aaron Smith, CEO, Energy & Environmental Building Alliance
Industry expert discusses how builders can better their practices sustainably, transition to a water-smart society and what’s next for green
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Working Toward a Circular Economy of Building Materials
LEED Fellow Kjell Anderson shares with the homebuilding community that single-use items are prominent within the current conventional design strategies
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DOE Issues New Energy Conservation Standards for Cooking Appliances
Congressionally-mandated energy efficiency standards for residential cooking products have been finalized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that will
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LEED-Certified Affordable Housing Development in California Meets Completion
Burbank Boulevard Senior Housing is a 55-unit fully affordable and age-restricted community in Sherman Oaks, California by Mercy Housing California.
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White House Releases National Definition for a Building With Zero Operating Emissions
White House and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft national definition for a zero-emissions building following up on an
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Landsea Homes Grand Opens Two New Communities of High Performance Homes in Palm Bay, Florida
Homes Selling at Eagle Crest and Country Club Estates  High quality, High Performance Homes along Florida’s famed Space Coast Â
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RESNET® Marks Milestone of Over Four Million HERS-Rated Homes
Oceanside, Calif. – The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®) has announced that over four million homes in the United States have
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Landsea Homes to Expand Texas Presence with Acquisition of DFW-Based Antares Homes
Dallas, Texas —Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) (“Landsea Homes” or the “Company”), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced that it
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Builders Aim To Elevate Design With New Density in the Suburbs
According to Building Salt Lake, Housing in the suburbs swelling in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley following
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New IRA Funding for Building Energy Codes and Performance Standards
A new $530 million competitive funding opportunity has been released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support adoption of
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2023: A Pivotal Year in the Transition to a Clean Energy Future
By Jonathan Passe In 1995, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first offered the fledgling ENERGY STAR® label for new
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Century Old Green Construction Housing Concept Is Making a Comeback
According to CNBC, a century ago, a first-time homebuyer might begin their search in a catalog for a kit-built home
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Creating Healthier Homes and Communities
Designing in concert with the land minimizes environmental impact and improves occupants’ well-being By Jillian Pritchard Cooke Taking a holistic
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COP 28: A COP Like No Other
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) attended this year’s COP 28, and has provided us with some event highlights. According
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LEED v4 Energy Update Approved by Member Ballot
The current versions of LEED must move forward to address the climate crisis as the buildings we build and operate
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What We Can Learn From One Florida Community About Climate Resilience
With Babcock Ranch surviving Hurricane Ian, what can we learn from and how can we replicate this community’s resilience? According
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Home Design Trends Spurred by Pandemic Still Booming
According to a survey released by the American Institute of Architects, home design trends that started during the pandemic are
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Managing Climate Change Costs
New tools have emerged to help navigate the increasing impacts of weather-related events By Patrick Duffy With recent climate data
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