Award-Winning Sustainability
Sweet Fern in Asheville, N.C., designed by Alair Asheville | Red Tree is excelling the standard for sustainable home building.
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Author: Taylor Moore
Alternative Materials for Home Construction
The construction industry is undergoing a transformation, with builders moving away from carbon-intensive concrete and steel, instead moving toward regenerative
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Oregon lawmakers propose guidelines for balcony solar panels
As more Oregon residents install small-scale home-based solar systems, state lawmakers are considering a proposal that would establish guidelines for
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California’s State-Mandated ‘Zone Zero’ Requirements
On Feb. 12, 2026, the City of San Diego notified residents of state-mandated “Zone Zero” wildfire safety requirements for all
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California Lawmakers Aim to Boost Factory-Built Housing
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is leading an effort to streamline regulations and funding for factory-built housing construction as a way to
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Modern home windows improve energy efficiency
Modern windows are one of the most efficient tools to improve energy efficiency and reduce monthly utility costs, playing a
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Seattle plans to remove SEPA Review Hurdle
The Seattle City Council has advanced legislation to make those exemptions permanent and significantly limit SEPA for commercial development. The
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Gov. Newsom announces funding for LA fire survivors’ housing
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 6, 2026, more funding to help survivors from the Los Angeles fires access
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Future homes might be framed with recycled plastic
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers are using recycled plastic to 3D print construction-grade beams, trusses and other structural
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City Ventures open eco-responsible homes in La Habra
On Feb. 5, 2026, City Ventures, California’s leading builder of solar-powered, ecologically responsible homes, announced the official Grand Opening of
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NYC Mayor Mamdani announces clean, heat pump investment
On Feb. 4, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $38.4 million investment to install clean, reliable heat
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Green Project of the Week: Cape Cod
This contemporary summer home in Cape Cod, Mass., designed by Neubauer Ennis Architects, is not only a net-zero project, but
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2026 multi-attribute sustainable products
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) highlighted nine multi-attribute products that take a holistic approach to sustainability. Sustainable products that
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Sen. Wiener announces new clean energy legislation
On Jan. 29, 2026, Senator Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco) announced the Clean Homes and Energy Affordability Package (CHEAP), consisting of
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USGBC 2026 policy highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released an overview on the most recent updates for building decarbonization policies. The overview
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2026 sustainable landscaping trends
Jim Dunphy’s Landscaping, a company based in Derlan, N.J. with decades of experience serving New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, is
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NorCal cities contend with lawsuit over energy codes
On Jan. 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against two Bay Area cities, Petaluma in Sonoma County
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Zone Barriers in Solar Installation
Communities are eager to begin installing solar panels on homes and businesses, offering energy resilience and easing financial burdens. However,
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