Zillow economists say the housing market will warm up in 2026
Economists at Zillow expect the 2026 housing market to stabilize after several turbulent years, with modest improvements in affordability and
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Eco friendly homes make a better tomorrow
Modern architecture is shifting toward sustainability, efficiency and healthier living, driven by growing environmental concerns and rising energy demands. Homeowners
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City Launches Pilot Program for Engineered Wood Construction
Santa Monica has launched a one-year pilot program to encourage the use of mass timber in large multifamily and commercial
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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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Eco-Friendly Materials and Methods for Construction
The construction industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by environmental concerns and stricter regulations. Builders, architects and suppliers are
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The most popular home trends in 2025
Home trends in 2025 reflect a major shift toward efficiency, sustainability and wellness-driven design, influenced in part by rising energy
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Energy Efficient Window and Door Market
The global Energy Efficient Window and Door Market is valued at USD 7 billion in 2025 and is projected to
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California Rebuilds: Resilient design choices for fire victims
After losing her Pacific Palisades home to a wildfire, architect and designer Chinmaya Misra turned her grief into purpose as
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How Sustainable and Digital Technologies are Transforming Global Construction
The global building construction industry is undergoing a major transformation, projected to reach over $11 trillion by 2030. This growth
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Delaware Pauses State Energy Code Overhaul
Delaware officials have rejected a proposal to implement one of the nation’s most stringent energy codes, which would have required
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USGBC advocacy and policy highlights: October 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that the ongoing federal government shutdown—now one of the longest in history—is delaying
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Building Decoration Trends, Preparing for 2026 and Beyond
The future of building decoration is being shaped by rapid urbanization, technological innovation and a growing global commitment to sustainability.
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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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How Brooklynites are cutting Energy Costs
The Passive House movement is redefining how homeowners approach energy efficiency, emphasizing airtight construction, superior insulation and smart design over
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Global partnership launched to align sustainable building materials
Six leading global green building organizations — including the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Building Research Establishment (BRE), Green Building
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A guide to Greenbuild 2025 tours
The 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles will feature one of its most anticipated highlights: the Greenbuild
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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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Sustainability Strategies in the Data Centers sector
As the global demand for AI and cloud computing continues to rise, data centers—already among the largest consumers of energy
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Global Market for Green Building Materials and Technologies
The global market for green building materials and technologies is rapidly transforming the construction industry as sustainability becomes a top
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Low-Carbon Construction Materials Industry Analysis Report 2025
The global market for low-carbon construction materials was valued at $66.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $79.2
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Beyond 45L
Changes from the current administration have made unpredictable impacts to federal energy efficiency incentives such as the 45L tax credit.
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Congress’s Megabill Would Raise Energy Costs, Strain Electric Grid
A newly passed Senate bill would end key federal tax credits and programs supporting energy efficiency and clean vehicles, raising
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One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
California lawmakers passed a landmark bill that exempts most urban infill housing projects from the California Environmental Quality Act, removing
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Bill killing the solar tax credit is signed
President Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, ending the 30% federal residential solar tax credit
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The budget reconciliation bill undermines federal green building policy
A new federal law signed by President Trump repeals several long-standing clean energy tax incentives that supported green building investments,
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Energy Star Transition and Its Effect on NAHB Members
The Energy Star program, a longstanding voluntary energy efficiency initiative run by the EPA, may be at risk of elimination,
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May Private Residential Construction Spending Dips
Private residential construction spending declined by 0.5% in May, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop, driven mainly by reduced investment
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Senate Passes Tax Bill With Many Wins for NAHB Members
The Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), a major tax and policy package that includes numerous
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Buyers Need a $17,000 Raise to Afford a Typical Home
Homeownership has become significantly less affordable for median-income families, who now need an additional $17,670 salary to afford a typical
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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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USGBC Urges Senate to Reject Bill Threatening Energy
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is urging the Senate to reject a proposed budget bill that would eliminate key
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Navigating Housing’s Next Phase
As of mid-2025, the U.S. housing market faces ongoing economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and affordability challenges, with regional variations
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