UCLA studies IAQ after wildfires
About one year after the LA wildfires, researchers at UCLA found that Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) still affects homes either
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Health and Wellness Design
Wellness Real Estate and Communities
In the most recent wave (May–June 2025) of the America at Home Study, “improves my health and wellness” was the
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RESNET® Year in Review
The year 2025 has been a turbulent one for homebuilding but the HERS® industry remains strong and poised for growth.
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Climate Change is Driving Design Decisions
In 2025, sustainable design will become a defining feature of modern housing, blending environmental responsibility with high-end living rather than
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Keeping your home cool in the summer
The article emphasizes that preparing for heatwaves starts with simple, low-cost strategies that reduce heat before relying on air conditioning.
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Designing a More Sustainable Home
Sustainable home design is becoming a priority for more homeowners as awareness grows about the environmental impact of everyday choices.
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Street Lights in California are meeting State Green Building Mandates
California’s strict building and energy codes, including CALGreen, Title 24 Part 6, and local reach standards are pushing developers to
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High Performance is the new Baseline
Ask a roomful of builders what makes a “better” building and you’ll get as many answers as there are projects.
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Eight Policy Trends in Water-Wise Development and Land Use
Across the United States, real estate development is increasingly constrained by limited freshwater supplies, a challenge compounded by federal efforts
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Energy-Efficient Home Design: Ideas to Reduce Bills Long-Term
Home heating and cooling make up a significant share of household energy use, which makes a knockdown rebuild an ideal
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Built Sustainable in all Shapes and Sizes
Vienna Zero Energy sets a new building standard in Virginia and raises the bar for sustainable design, earning the Custom
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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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Exploring sustainable and smart home innovations
Modern homeowners are shifting toward houses that actively support comfort, efficiency and environmental responsibility. With rising utility costs and growing
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Sustainable interior design, blending luxury and sustainability
Modern luxury interior design increasingly embraces sustainability, showing that refined aesthetics and environmental responsibility can enhance one another. As the
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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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Emerging Developers Conference advances sustainable real estate
The Emerging Developers Conference in Chicago has continued to grow over the past three years, bringing together public- and private-sector
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The ABC Green Home 4.0
The ABC Green Home Project is a series of four net-zero demonstration homes designed to prove that high-performance, sustainable houses
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