Transparency in Design Materials and Metrics
In sustainable furniture and product design, certifications and labels like FSC, LEED or Greenguard can be helpful guides, but they
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Construction Management
Innovative building materials are changing modern construction
The construction industry is undergoing a major shift as developers face new challenges, including harsher weather conditions, stricter safety expectations
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How classic craftsmanship is merged with clean energy design
Maine home builders are embracing a new era of high-performance construction that blends classic regional craftsmanship with advanced building science.
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Sustainable Materials in Civil Engineering & Architecture 2025
As 2025 unfolds, the construction industry is shifting from traditional building practices to a new era defined by sustainability and
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The New American Home® 2026 Phase 3 Update
The New American Home (TNAH), the official showcase of the NAHB International Builders’ Show®, is setting new standards for sustainable
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The next chapter of materials management
The LEED v5 rating system for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) marks a major
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How AI Helps Architects Build Greener and Smarter Structures
The future of architecture is shifting from aesthetic expression to performance-driven innovation. Buildings are now measured by how efficiently they
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Vacuum-Insulated Panels in the U.S. Construction Market
The 2025 International Vacuum Insulated Symposium at Oak Ridge National Laboratory gathered leading experts from academia, manufacturing, research and construction
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GenPro Energy Develops a 1.3 MW Solar Installation
GenPro Energy Development has begun construction on the Camden Heights Solar Project in Rapid City, South Dakota—a 999kW-ac solar installation
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An Upside-down Design is Revolutionizing Small Space Living
The Tiny Getaway by Romanian builder Eco Tiny House challenges traditional tiny home layouts by flipping them upside down. Instead
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Builder creates his family’s Passive House from scratch
Passive house, or Passivhaus, is a rigorous voluntary standard designed to create highly efficient, healthy, and sustainable buildings. G-LUX Builders
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The Green Idea House that generates more energy than it uses
In California’s Hermosa Beach, a 1959 single-family home was remodeled to become the “Green Idea House,” a net-zero energy home.
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Sustainable Building Strategies
Enhancing your building practices can optimize energy efficiency and comfort while protecting structures from moisture and environmental stressors Sustainable building
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Empire Building Challenge Awards Multifamily Energy Efficiency Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 10 partners would be receiving nearly $28 million towards energy efficiency and electrification
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Energy-Efficient HVAC Supports Sustainable Homes
Sustainable home design has become a priority for both developers and buyers as energy costs rise and climate concerns grow.
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How Natural Materials Are Powering a Sustainable Design Revolution
Incorporating wood in home design is not a novel idea, but its application as sustainable production material is gaining traction
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Beyond Green: Unlocking the Secrets of Energy-Efficient Architecture
Homes that are designed to be energy-efficient not only cut energy bills, but also provide cleaner air, insulated temperatures and
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Energy Efficiency and Home Cooling in a Climate-Driven World
As global temperatures rise and cooling becomes essential, the U.S. HVAC market is projected to hit $133.7 billion by 2025,
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First of its kind project in Guilford offers eco-friendly, affordable homes
In the recently-incorporated town of Guilford in Connecticut, a new affordable housing project has been gaining traction among new residents.
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CITY Furniture’s Fourth Annual Green Summit Brings Together Clean Energy Champions
At CITY Furniture’s fourth annual Green Summit in Tamarac, Florida, attendees were engaged in conversations surrounding green energy, sustainable living
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New carbon-cutting bio-asphalt could prove to be industry disruptor
The status quo of traditional asphalt-paved roads that span over 2.6 million miles in the U.S. might shift as new
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The Numbers Behind Green Multifamily Projects
Green construction is gaining momentum especially in multifamily housing, where sustainable upgrades like LED lighting, smart HVAC systems, rooftop solar
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Five unusual ways to make buildings greener (literally)
In cities worldwide, the integration of plants in buildings is increasingly common. Some methods spin off of ideas that were
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Energy-Efficient Homes Are the Future of Sustainable Wealth
Due to less dependency on the grid, energy-efficient homes suffer less exposure to volatile markets and can lead to great
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Sustainable construction in Tampa: Building a greener future
The city of Tampa faces extreme environmental hazards like heat waves and sea levels rising. The Green Tampa Initiative strives
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New Howard County building codes bring wins and concerns
Howard County has approved new building codes aimed at boosting energy efficiency, including requirements for new homes and commercial buildings
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Innovations Driving Energy Efficiency in Modern Residential Construction
Energy-efficient home design is gaining popularity as homeowners and builders seek to reduce energy costs, improve comfort and lower carbon
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Homes built for generations with less energy waste: Green built practices are growing
Green building is steadily gaining momentum in Michigan, with housing professionals noting its long-term environmental and financial benefits. Organizations such
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The Surge in Solar-Powered Home Investments Amid Rising Energy Costs
Solar panels are becoming a major factor in home values, with Zillow data showing that owned solar systems significantly boost
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Sustainable Materials and Smart Energy Solutions in Modern Home Construction
Homeowners and builders are increasingly turning to sustainable materials, smart technologies and energy-efficient systems to reduce environmental impact and lower
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Island Community Explores Pathways To Strengthen Energy Reliability
The U.S. Department of Energy is helping Edgartown, Massachusetts plan its first microgrid to power municipal buildings during outages, thanks
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Is U.S. Lumber Self-Reliance Possible?
Lumber cost uncertainty has grown in 2025, driven by the threat of higher tariffs—particularly on Canadian softwood lumber—and stagnant U.S.
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California’s First Wildfire-Resilient Neighborhood
KB Home has launched the nation’s first wildfire-resilient community, Dixon Trail, in Escondido, California—earning the new Wildfire Prepared Plus certification
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