CAL FIRE delivers $70 million for wildfire resilience
To celebrate Wildfire Preparedness Week, CAL FIRE and Gov. Newsome announced $70 million in grants for wildfire resilience programs and
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BIS is back in the desert
Join the forefront of innovation and collaboration at the Building Industry Show (BIS)! With a rich history of advocating for
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Beazer Homes rejects third offer from Dream Finders Homes
Beazer Homes, one of the nation’s largest energy efficient builders, announced the rejection of unsolicited proposals from Dream Finders Homes.
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Changes to look out for in NGBS 2025
The latest version of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS), introduced several significant changes that homebuilders should be
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HUD rescinds modern energy mandate
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that they are rolling back
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USGBC advocacy in Arizona
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently visited Arizona lawmakers and advised on the importance of energy-efficient policies, building practices
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EPA delivers $200 million for heat pump installation in Colorado
The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) was recently awarded with a $200 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection
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Bend introduces new building requirement for wildfire resilience
The City of Bend, Ore., adopted a new building requirement, Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. This new code
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How policies impact Phius certification
Phius, the passive building standard and certifier, started tracking the correlation between state-led policies and the impact on certification results.
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NGBS 2025 Edition is released
The ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS), the fifth edition of the building certification released by the National Association
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KB Home releases sustainability report
KB Home, one of the nation’s largest energy-efficient homebuilders, released its sustainability report detailing sustainable milestones and year-over-year results. KB
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Design grounded in wellness and sustainability
Design for wellness and sustainability goes beyond what you may expect. While utilizing materials with recycled content or designing a
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IBHS expands Wildfire Prepared designation program
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), announced the expansion of its Wildfire Prepared designation program to an
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KB Home announces new headquarters
KB Home, one of the largest sustainable homebuilders in the U.S., announced the relocation of their headquarters from Los Angeles
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Planning for permanence pays off at Rancho Mission Viejo
Communities across the United States are facing a shared challenge, how to accommodate growth while preserving the environmental systems that
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Wave energy pilot project could power California homes
In the fall, Eco Wave Power launched the first-ever onshore wave energy pilot project station at the Port of Los
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Maryland allocates over $72 million for home energy upgrades
The Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act supporting home energy upgrades
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Innovation Without the Guesswork
Builders today are not short on new products to evaluate. From advanced enclosure materials to high-efficiency mechanical systems and smart
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Our Next Hybrid Net-Zero Demonstration Home Begins
Integrating high-performance building materials with luxury and sustainability Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a modern agrarian design, this multi-certified, 4,500-square-foot
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How do you approach sustainable architecture in rural America?
Ellen Mitchell, 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) chair of the Committee on the Environment, invites conversation with two architects in Texas
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Colorado town and county adopt new wildfire codes
Pitkin County and Aspen, Colo., adopted new wildfire resilient building codes in respective meetings last week. For both the county
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RESNET releases annual report
The Residential Energy Service Network (RESNET), the national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification systems in the
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Tri Pointe Homes announces LIVINGWELL
Tri Pointe Homes introduces LivingWell™, a new whole-home wellness initiative and the next evolution of its long-standing LivingSmart® sustainability platform. The
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New Oregon building code prioritizes energy-efficient heat pumps
A new building code in Oregon would require new homes to be built with energy-efficient heat pumps instead of ducted
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Phius changes certification requirements
Phius, the passive building standard and certifier announced they are changing certification requirements and pausing the requirement to earn the
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New law may limit Indianapolis’ energy benchmarking program
Indianapolis’ Thriving Buildings program incentivizes new developments to implement sustainable practices ahead of construction. The benchmark program also served as
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USGBC shares February advocacy and policy highlights
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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Danielian Associates shares completed NorCal projects
Danielian Associates, award-winning architecture and planning studio announces their recently completed project in collaboration with K. Hovnanian® Homes. This design
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Nick Slevin Returns to NBC’s The Water Zone to Spotlight Water Innovation Through the ABC Green Home Project
Since its launch in 2011, the ABC Green Home Project, created by Builder Media, has spent fifteen years demonstrating how
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NGBS reaches 750,000th project certification
The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) recently certified their 750,000th green project. This milestone comes as 2025 marked the second
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USGBC announces top states for LEED in 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released the top ten states for LEED in 2025. This list recognizes the states
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ENERGY STAR oversight proposed to shift to DOE
In a Memorandum of Agreement released last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will no longer be the administrator of
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ABC Green Home 5.0 TerraVerde Gains Momentum with Legacy Partners LP Building Solutions and Reliable Lumber
Two-year architect-led demonstration home highlights resilient construction, advanced building systems and reaches more than 300,000 building professionals monthly A new
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