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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Buyers research shows energy efficiency is a must have
Analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Realtor.com show that buyers on every level prioritize energy efficient
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LP Scores Two Finalist Spots in Best of IBS Awards
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced today that LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™ siding and LP
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Oregon approves new building codes
New building code changes are coming to Oregon specifying the use of heat pumps instead of ducted air conditioning. The
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Luxury Residential Markets Driven by Migration
Within the United States, job growth and regional migration patterns directly influence the housing markets, including the luxury sector. Job
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GHB Interview: Allan Merrill, President and CEO of Beazer Homes
In the February GHB Interview, Allan P. Merrill describes Beazer’s goal to make high-performance features accessible in mainstream communities Green
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Boston introduces new heat pump technology
In one of the oldest cities in America new technology is introduced to aging buildings. Boston is moving away from
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The debate over Colorado’s energy mandate
Colorado’s new energy mandate for residential construction is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. However, some in the
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Navigating the 2025 NGBS
The 2025 edition of the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700) is arriving just as buyers, lenders and government agencies
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Award-Winning Net-Zero Smart Home
Fairway’s Edge, an award-winning home built by Urban NW Homes in Camas, Wash., sets a new standard for green building
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Green Project of the Week: Michigan Net Zero
Michigan Builder Dale Hulst, has a proclaimed passion for net-zero living and built the first-ever Phius certified in the Grand
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Energy Star receives dedicated funding for the first time
The Energy Star program passed both the house, senate and executive branch to receive funding throughout 2026. This is the
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Can you build better than Title 24?
Certainly, one of the hottest topics of conversation in the building industry is the update of California’s building code, the
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DC opens first net-zero affordable housing project
On Jan. 29,2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington DC cut the ribbon on the city’s first net-zero affordable housing project.
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Beazer Homes’ Bold Benchmark
In 2020, Beazer Homes was the first builder to publicly commit to building 100% of their homes as Zero Energy
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Senator introduces new home credit for builders
On Jan. 29, 2026, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Lowering Home Energy Costs Act. If signed into
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