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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Author: Taylor Moore
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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Colorado announces Wildfire-Ready Building Codes
As of April 1, 2026, Colorado cities, counties and fire protection districts in high-risk wildfire areas were instructed to adopt
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California’s Zone Zero Defensible Space Law In Effect
New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply with state-mandated Zone Zero wildfire
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CPUC Launches RISE Homes Initiative
On April 6, 2026, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced its new initiative called RISE Homes (Rebuilding Incentives for
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Green Project of the Week: Providence Net Zero House
Designed by ZeroEnergy Design, the Providence Net Zero House is a 6,692 square foot all-electric, single-family residence on Providence’s East
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Celebrate Women in Residential Construction with B&D
This May will mark Builder and Developer’s fifth year of recognizing women in homebuilding leadership. These are the executives, designers,
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New study analyzes indoor air quality in homes
A study by Reinders Corporation, a climate solutions company, analyzed environmental data from the spring and summer in Fort Worth,
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Ways to boost a project’s wildfire resilience
With the wildfire season approaching, resilience and endurance must be at the forefront of homebuilding. Changing building features or materials
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Green Project of the Week: Zen House
Zen House by Minarc blends modern minimalism, nature, and sustainability into a sleek two-story residence, as well as a well-integrated Accessory
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Maine advances adoption of heat pump technology
On March 27, 2026, Governor Janet Mills announced $43 million in new Federal funding for Maine to support the installation
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Sawdust waste turned into fire-resistant building panels
Across the global timber industry, vast quantities of sawdust are generated as a byproduct of processing wood. Most of this
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Builders Turn to Steel as Wildfire Threats Rise
Longer fire seasons and persistent drought conditions continue to increase wildfire intensity and frequency. In response, builders are now prioritizing
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California Aims to Simplify Plug-In Balcony Solar
On March 20, 2026, the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee approved a new bill that could significantly expand
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Global Solar Panel Market Soars
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the solar panel market size is projected to reach $330.4
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Green Project of the Week: Colorado Smart Home
Japanese-inspired architecture elegantly blends with the latest smart home technology in this 8,800-square-foot Colorado home. The client had a passion
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Sustainable Construction Practices Reshape the Industry
As developers, engineers and policymakers respond to growing environmental concerns, sustainable construction practices are rapidly reshaping the global building industry.
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California’s local agencies advance groundwater sustainability
On March 12, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the final version of California’s Groundwater: Bulletin 118 –
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Green Project of the Week: Versa Villa
Versa Villa in California, built by Ultra-luxury architect and developer Ardie Tavangarian, is designed to withstand wildfires for up to
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Oregon makes dual-purpose heat pumps default appliances
Oregon has adopted new rules to boost cleaner heating and cooling systems, making dual-purpose heat pumps the default appliances for
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Water efficiency becomes part of sustainable home design
With freshwater remaining in short supply, water efficiency is becoming a key part of sustainable home design. In addition to
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Colorado ranks in top-10 states in LEED-certified
According to the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2026 annual top-10 LEED list, the state of Colorado climbed six spots to
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Portable solar panels near approval in Virginia
In an effort to save Virginians money and help them generate their own electricity, legislation allowing for portable solar generation
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Gov. Meyer signs executive order streamlining permit regulations
On Feb. 26, 2026, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across the state, making
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Denver launches public process to update energy code
On Feb. 26, 2026, Denver, Colo. launched a public process to update its energy code for new and renovated small
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2026 Landscaping trends highlight sustainability and functionality
Landscaping design is evolving to reflect a stronger emphasis on sustainability, usability and long-term value. Native plantings and climate-appropriate selections
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