Green Project of the Week: Spark Side Passive House
As a Phius-certified Passive House, Spark Side, designed by Kaplan Thompson Architects, requires 90% less energy to heat and cool
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Green Project of the Week: Element House
Element House, designed by Solstice Planning and Architecture, is a 3,700 square-foot, LEED Platinum certified home in Sarasota, Fla. With
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Study cites sustainable building materials as best wildfire defense
A new peer-reviewed study by Cal Poly faculty and scientists found that building density, not urban trees, was the strongest
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Energy efficiency shifts home design in Texas
Texas homebuilders are leaning into sustainability, including both climate-conscious and energy-efficient features. According to a report by the National Association
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Boston announces new Climate Action Plan
Mayor Michelle Wu and the city of Boston released a new Climate Action Plan, outlining a clear roadmap for cutting
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Auburn strives to boost community energy efficiency
The town of Auburn, Mass., is partnering with HomeWorks Energy to enhance residential energy efficiency across the community. This partnership
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Plug-in solar legislation signed into law in Denver
Legislation to remove barriers to plug-in solar panels and save Coloradans money on their utility bills was signed into law
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Rebuild begins after Caldor Fire
Nearly five years after the Caldor Fire tore through parts of El Dorado, Alpine and Amador counties in California, rebuilding
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Craig adopts new Colorado wildfire code
The city of Craig’s adoption of Colorado’s new wildfire resiliency standards, which stem from the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code,
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Louisville takes additional fire prevention steps
Louisville City Council passed an emergency ordinance in January 2026, banning the planting of new juniper trees citywide and strengthening
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New bill aims to help VPPs replace peaker plants
A bill advancing through California’s legislature would create pathways for virtual power plants (VPPs) to compete with fossil-fueled peaker plants,
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New energy code overlay introduced in six states
On April 30, 2026, the Next Generation Codes Coalition, an ACEEE-led group of six states and several nonprofit organizations, released
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Green Project of the Week: Loomis House
The Loomis House, built and designed by Atmosphere Design Build, was designed to perform sustainably while feeling like a calm
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Green Project of the Week: Butterfly Hill
The Butterfly Hill project, built by Studio.e Architecture, is a LEED Silver-certified, self-sustainable eco-luxury masterpiece in a gated community outside
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Architect designs fire-resistant home in Pacific Palisades
Architect and developer Ardie Tavangarian designed and built a fireproof, luxury modular home that can be quickly assembled in the
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Green Project of the Week: St. Paul Residence
Green Hammer, a builder based in Portland, Ore., gave the 1920s St. Paul Residence in the Willamette Heights neighborhood a
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Boulder launches 2026 Wildfire Resilience Assistance Program
On April 17, 2026, the City of Boulder, Colo., announced the launch of the 2026 Wildfire Resilience Assistance Program (WRAP),
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Top materials for sustainable interior design
Sustainable interior design is about creating a home that looks good and functions responsibly, without treating those two goals as
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Green Project of the Week: Saturn Haus
Designed within the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree, The Saturn Haus stands as both a sustainable and architectural marvel. Conceived
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Green Project of the Week: Del Ray Net-Zero Home
Architect Deborah Buelow of Cedar Architecture in Alexandria, Va., not only designed an 8,200-square-foot net-zero home for a family of
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Legislation would make plug-in solar more accessible
A bill proposed to the Legislature this session could result in a small solar array being a mere plug-in away
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USGBC shares March 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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Richmond American Homes recognized for sustainability efforts
Richmond American Homes of New Mexico, Inc., a subsidiary of Sekisui House U.S., Inc., was recognized by Powering New Mexico’s
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Green Project of the Week: Eastlake Residence
Seattle’s only Built Green–certified, floating home on Lake Union highlights is a blend of sustainable construction and water-based living. Built
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Residential construction costs impacted by energy prices
Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020, in response to the conflict in
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Colorado community tries new wildfire prevention methods
The community of Cordillera in Colorado, with about 700 residents, will be the second community in the nation to install
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New York receives $150 million to expand heat pump installations
On April 13, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that up to $150 million in supplemental funding is now available to
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Alaska allocates $7 million to build energy-efficient homes
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and the Alaska State Legislature allocated $7 million from the 2025 Capital Budget to a New
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Charlottesville adopts new high performance building resolution
On April 7, 2026, the City of Charlottesville, Va., announced the adoption of a High-Performance Building Resolution for City buildings.
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Sustainable Interior Design Trends for Every Room
More clients are actively looking for sustainable interior design concepts that strike a balance between fashion, utility and environmental responsibility.
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Invisible Wellness is the New Design Trend
In 2026, home design is shifting; how the home looks is not the only focus, but also how the home
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The Importance of Fire-Resistant Landscape Design
When it comes to wildfires, one of the most effective risk reduction strategies is fire-resistant landscaping. Often referred to as
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