The New American Home® 2026 Phase 3 Update
The New American Home (TNAH), the official showcase of the NAHB International Builders’ Show®, is setting new standards for sustainable
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Author: Karla Valdez
How Sustainable and Digital Technologies are Transforming Global Construction
The global building construction industry is undergoing a major transformation, projected to reach over $11 trillion by 2030. This growth
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Delaware Pauses State Energy Code Overhaul
Delaware officials have rejected a proposal to implement one of the nation’s most stringent energy codes, which would have required
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USGBC advocacy and policy highlights: October 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that the ongoing federal government shutdown—now one of the longest in history—is delaying
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Building Decoration Trends, Preparing for 2026 and Beyond
The future of building decoration is being shaped by rapid urbanization, technological innovation and a growing global commitment to sustainability.
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Advancement of Whole Building Energy Efficiency
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) has partnered with the Global Electronics Council (GEC) to integrate the EPEAT® ecolabel into GBI’s
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The next chapter of materials management
The LEED v5 rating system for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) marks a major
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How AI Helps Architects Build Greener and Smarter Structures
The future of architecture is shifting from aesthetic expression to performance-driven innovation. Buildings are now measured by how efficiently they
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What you need to know about LEED v5 O+M recertification
LEED v5 introduces a more flexible, data-driven and forward-thinking approach to sustainable building certification, offering tools and guidance for both
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Innovations Driving Sustainable Building and Architecture Forward
The growing urgency of climate change and environmental degradation has made sustainable construction a global priority. The architecture and building
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How Brooklynites are cutting Energy Costs
The Passive House movement is redefining how homeowners approach energy efficiency, emphasizing airtight construction, superior insulation and smart design over
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Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Next Project
For today’s home builders, sustainability is no longer a niche pursuit — it’s a driving force reshaping how homes are
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Climate-friendly wooden buildings rise across U.S. and Europe
Mass timber construction is experiencing rapid growth in the U.S., expanding by about 20% annually and marking 2025 as a
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Global partnership launched to align sustainable building materials
Six leading global green building organizations — including the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Building Research Establishment (BRE), Green Building
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Pathways to LEED and WELL Certification in Modern Architecture
In today’s construction landscape, sustainability has become a cornerstone of responsible development, not just a design choice. As cities expand
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OBBBA and the Next Chapter of Heat Pump Commercialization
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) this summer initially raised concerns in the building community by
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A guide to Greenbuild 2025 tours
The 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles will feature one of its most anticipated highlights: the Greenbuild
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Affordable Housing Incentives for DOE Efficient New Homes
Between 2023 and 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Efficient New Homes certification opens the door to a wide range
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Vacuum-Insulated Panels in the U.S. Construction Market
The 2025 International Vacuum Insulated Symposium at Oak Ridge National Laboratory gathered leading experts from academia, manufacturing, research and construction
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New Homes Rise with Strengthened Building Energy Codes
Recent studies show that updated building energy codes have not slowed new home construction, despite claims from some large builders
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GenPro Energy Develops a 1.3 MW Solar Installation
GenPro Energy Development has begun construction on the Camden Heights Solar Project in Rapid City, South Dakota—a 999kW-ac solar installation
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Sustainability Strategies in the Data Centers sector
As the global demand for AI and cloud computing continues to rise, data centers—already among the largest consumers of energy
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Global Market for Green Building Materials and Technologies
The global market for green building materials and technologies is rapidly transforming the construction industry as sustainability becomes a top
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An Upside-down Design is Revolutionizing Small Space Living
The Tiny Getaway by Romanian builder Eco Tiny House challenges traditional tiny home layouts by flipping them upside down. Instead
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Low-Carbon Construction Materials Industry Analysis Report 2025
The global market for low-carbon construction materials was valued at $66.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $79.2
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Builder creates his family’s Passive House from scratch
Passive house, or Passivhaus, is a rigorous voluntary standard designed to create highly efficient, healthy, and sustainable buildings. G-LUX Builders
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NGBS Green Certification Approved for Preferred Financing
Home Innovation Research Labs announced that NGBS Green Certification has been approved as a qualifying pathway for PACE Equity’s new
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Pura Vida Floating Home
The Pura Vida Floating Home is a private residence built on Portage Bay in Seattle, Washington, embracing both functional and
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Inside the 2025 High Performance Home Builder Summit
This September, the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) invites industry professionals to gather for the 2025 High Performance Home
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Green Building Materials Market Forecast Report 2025-2030
The global green building materials market is projected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 8.75% between 2024 and 2030,
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How contractors file Form 8908 for 2025 projects
The 45L energy-efficient home credit is a federal tax incentive that rewards builders, developers and contractors who construct or substantially
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Introducing the 2025 Groundbreaker Awards Nominees
Green Building United has announced the nominees for its 2025 Groundbreaker Awards, celebrating projects and people in the region that
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Colorado launches Building Code to encourage Efficient Homes
Colorado has adopted a new climate-focused building code that will take effect statewide on July 1, 2026, requiring all cities
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