Designing Passively in an Urban Environment
Lauren Thomsen Design defies notions that sustainable single-family building is impossible in cities, GHB awards the Northern Liberties Passive Rowhouse
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Author: Sofia Feeney
GHB Interview: Tetsuya Asano, President, Ichijo USA
ICHIJO USA, GHB’s Builder of the Year reflects on their secret to success Green Home Builder: What is the long-term
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DOE rescinds definition of “zero emissions” buildings
A statement from The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation announced the rescission of
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USGBC advocacy and policy highlights: November 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal level for green building initiatives
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Air Quality Sensor Market to rise
The Air Quality Sensor Market is expected to grow throughout the next decade due to consumer demand and tightening building
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It’s Time to Recognize Japanese Building Excellence
Green Home Builder’s Builder of the Year Award recognizes Ichijo USA who brings innovative and efficient design to the United
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Designing sustainably with machine learning
Some architects may look towards machine learning (ML) powered tools to reduce construction costs, time and waste. Emerging design tools
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New opportunities to advance the future of framing
The structural component industry has always operated on the precipice of technological advancements. The manufacturers of roof trusses, floor trusses,
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Plans for Passive House multi-family community unveiled
In Norwood, Mass., Maugel DeStefano Architects announced designs for a new 132-unit Passive House multi-family community. Developed by Panther Residential
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Project of the Week: Passive House in Santa Rosa
A certified Passive House in Santa Rosa, Calif., designs sustainably and for wildfire resilience. When the client lost their home
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Senate approves housing bill targeting supply, affordability and access
The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act (S. 2651), a bill that is gaining support by the green building
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Inside USGBC Greenbuild 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) hosted Greenbuild 2025 in Los Angeles earlier this month. The event brought together thousands
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RESNET launches program to remotely inspect houses
The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) leads into a new era of green building and introduces a program to remotely
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Indoor Air Quality sets builders apart
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is more than a buzzword, but what is shaping the future of building. Clients across all
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Massachusetts looks to ban gas in new buildings
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce a news bill, ‘An Act to further empower local climate action’ which would effectively ban natural gas
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Green Project of the Week: Net Zero by Vertical Arts Architecture
An entirely net zero home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, exemplifies sustainability balanced with luxury. The home designed by Vertical Arts
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HVAC insulation market forecast
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) insulation market is incredibly important when building energy efficient homes. A quality insulation
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EEBA gives insight on how to leverage HERS scores
At the 2025 Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) High Performance Home Builder Summit, the EEBA addressed how homebuilders can
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HUD delays energy efficiency compliance deadline
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced they are extending the date by six months for compliance with the
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U.S falls in international energy efficiency scorecard
The U.S. now ranks 11th in energy efficiency policy and performance according to the released American Council for an Energy-Efficient
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LEED v5 announces more Arc resources
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces the most robust release of the Arc platform and its expanded toolkit for LEED v5.The
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EPA to continue Energy Star program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which oversees Energy Star appears to reconsider efforts to end the program. The Energy Star
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The first certified passive house in Arkansas
Michael Cockram the principal designer of Bowebird Design LLC initiated the first-ever certified passive house in Arkansas. It was built
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The New American Home strives for energy excellence
The New American Home 2026, is the project of the NAHB International Builders’ Show, a model home that aims to
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Los Angeles’ first certified passive house
Nestled in the San Fernando Valley is a glimpse into the future of homebuilding in Los Angeles. The Saint Clair
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Creekside at Westview wins two major awards
Noyes Development is recognized by the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) for their commitment to enhancing high performance building.
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Builders continue to advance high-performance homes
At EEBA’s 2025 High Performance Home Builder Summit, a panel of top home builders discussed how their commitment to high
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Project of the Week: Fall Brook Passive House
Richard Pedranti Architect introduces his project, the recently certified Fall Brook Passive House. The architecture firm known for their forward
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The future of framing
The structural component industry has always operated on the precipice of technological advancements. The manufacturers of roof trusses, floor trusses,
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How smart home technology manages home energy
Smart home technology is innovating how home energy is managed. Smart home technology allows for cost savings, client convenience, control
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The largest certified Passive House in the south
Forge Craft announced their project, as the largest certified Passive House project in the South. Located in Austin’s Castle Hill
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Expansion in green building materials
The “USA Construction Chemicals Market outlook to 2029” released their report into green building initiatives and materials. This study values the
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The evolution of the professional smart home industry
Over the past several decades, smart home technology has undergone a dramatic shift. As lifestyles have become more connected and
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