Data shows buyers want technology and climate resilience with their homes
SEATTLE, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zillow® is unveiling its data-driven predictions for the trends that will define our homes in the new
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Project Spotlight: The Camille
Twelve-story multifamily new construction named The Camille, in Bethesda, Maryland has recently earned Emerald Certification, the highest possible level, from
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DOE Announces New Tools Making it Easier for Home Contractors to Install Energy Saving Appliances and Lower Costs
The Department of Energy has recently introduced new resources to help contractors access significant federal tax credits available through the
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What does it take to decarbonize a manufactured home community?
According to Smart Cities Dive, about 6% of the housing stock in the country is manufactured homes — formally known
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No longer a niche, Passive House standards becoming a solution for highly efficient affordable housing
As passive house standards gain traction in the construction industry, some developers are recognizing the potential for creating highly efficient
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Electric Construction Equipment Market to reach $77.2 Bn by 2032
The growing demand for sustainable construction solutions will drive the electric construction equipment market to reach $772 by 2032. As
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Freddie Mac Tightens Green Standards for Energy-Efficient Home Loans in 2025
The government-sponsored enterprise, Freddie Mac is changing its commitment to energy-efficient housing by adjusting its Green Mortgaged-Backed Securities (Green MBS)
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How US cities are investing in green infrastructure
Cities across the U.S. are increasingly investing in green infrastructure to perform tasks like managing stormwater and replicating the benefits
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Developers Need Better Tax Incentives to Adopt Green Roofs
Tax and technology attorney Andrew Leahey argues in Bloomberg Tax that a time-sensitive combination of tax incentives and penalties is
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Startup unveils sleek new tiny homes capable of generating energy for modern off-grid living
Construction company Cosmic Buildings recently launched “Cosmic One,” a tiny sustainable prefab home designed to address both environmental challenges and
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A net-zero, stormproof community success story. Is this the future of housing?
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, Hunters Point, sustainable development in Cortez, Florida, emerged as a model for
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Schoenecker Center Earns LEED Gold for Green Construction
The University of St. Thomas’ Schoenecker Center has recently achieved LEED Gold certification, according to a press release from the
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Climate action initiative in New Orleans targets net zero carbon
New Orleans’ Climate Action and Resilience plan is receiving a significant boost with a $50 million federal grant aimed at
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Net zero: What does it mean to your organization?
Net zero can mean different things depending on an organization’s priorities, which could lead to variations in how emissions are
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How New York is pioneering eco-friendly apartments
Sendero Verde, a 709-unit development in East Harlem, has set a new standard as the largest certified passive house building
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Programming on the future of cities at the 2024 ULI Fall Meeting
The Urban Land Institute’s Fall 2024 meeting in Las Vegas will focus on strategies for revitalizing downtowns and shaping the
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Beazer Homes Celebrates 30 Years on NYSE and Energy Efficiency Leadership
Beazer Homes marked the 30th anniversary of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange by ringing the Opening Bell,
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2025 IBS Sustainability & Green Building Scholarship Application Now Open
The National Association of Home Builders IBS Sustainability and Green Building Scholarship provides emerging green builders, aged 25 to 35,
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2024 Building Excellence Award Winners
The 2024 Building Excellence Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in construction at the High-Performance Home Builder Summit, highlighting innovation and dedication
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Passive House standards: a solution for highly efficient affordable housing
As homeowners and renters face the dual burden of weather extreme and high energy costs, Passive House standards may help.
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Fox Energy Specialists James Rodriguez Elected 2024/2025 GWFBA President
The Residential Energy Services Network has recently announced that James Rodríguez, Chief Operating Officer of Fox Energy Specialists has become
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price increased 0.5% for the week ending on Oct. 4 compared to the previous week. Lumber
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Setting the Standard With Zero-Energy Homes: Pearl Homes
PEARL Homes’ Hunters Point is the first-of-its-kind community in the United States with its LEED Zero Energy certification Uniquely positioned
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Building Trust Through Certifications
Third-party certs are the key to credibility in sustainable home building As the demand for sustainable, eco-friendly homes continues to
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The NGBS Green Promise
According to NGBS, a home or multifamily building can attain one of four performance levels — Bronze, Silver, Gold, or
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Sustainable House Design Ideas
According to Fontan Architecture, a sustainable house is a home that has the least possible negative impact on our environment.
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How to Incorporate Renewable Energy Sources into Home Building
According to the NAHB, energy efficiency remains one of the most desired components among new and prospective home buyers. In
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Climate Change Impacts on the Built Environment
According to the EPA, the built environment includes structures and systems that provide places for people to live, work, and
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Zero Energy Ready Home Program
What is a Zero Energy Ready Home? According to the Department of Energy, a Zero Energy Ready Home is a
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What to Know about Hurricane Milton as It Churns Toward Florida’s Gulf Coast
According to AP News, Hurricane Milton strengthened as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Tuesday and
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Vegas Luxury Embraces Green Homebuilding
Net-zero energy homebuilding is increasingly popular among luxury designers who are pushing the envelope to offer high-performance homes to their
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LANDSEA HOMES LAUNCHES SALES AT EAGLETAIL LANDINGS IN FLORIDA
109 new single-family homes now selling in the charming Lake County city of Leesburg Leesburg, FL (June 6, 2024)— Landsea Homes
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DOE Unveils Solar Decathlon 2024 Design Challenge Champions: Pioneering Green Homebuilders Honored
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon® DOE’s longest-running student competition, announced the winners of the 2024 Design Challenge. The Solar
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