Green Finance and ESG Advance Sustainable Building
The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) two-part podcast series, featuring GRESB experts Chris Pyke and Sarah Welton, bring tho light the conversation of green finance
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Defining Resilience in LEED v5
With the impacts of climate change and weather related disasters intensifying, it’s imperative that we do something to increase resiliency
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Energy Efficiency Will Help Drive Property Value
A long time marginalized player in real estate valuation, energy efficiency, is soon to take centerstage, according to The Passive
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Passive-Home Neighborhood Emerges Between Loveland, Fort Collins
the two partners in Black Timber Builders LLC are marrying modern design with techniques, creating an entirely energy efficient passive
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Climate Friendly, Resilient Residences Gaining Appeal
Some developers are building homes more resilient to the increasing extreme weather that are friendlier to the environment at the
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IFC Report Assesses Green Financing for Construction in Emerging Markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) released a report on October 25, “Building Green: Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets.” The report
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The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Builders of Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as communities around the United States implement solutions to housing shortages, building developers,
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RESNET Unveils New Builder Data Solutions That Optimize ESG Reporting and Energy Efficiency Rebate Capture for Builders
Ekotrope and RESNET have partnered to create a new suite of builder data solutions. Such solutions are to able homebuilders
Read MoreState Project Imagines New Housing in Five Vermont Communities
State Project Imagines New Housing in Five Vermont Communities The housing crisis has become so pervasive that a lot more
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Landsea Homes Enters Colorado Housing Market
Strategic Expansion Marks the Seventh Market for Public Homebuilder Veteran Colorado Homebuilding Executive Lisa Wiebelhaus Named Division President Acquisition Brings
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Jubilee Becomes First Texas Community to Join IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program
(HOUSTON, Texas) — The Johnson Development community of Jubilee is the first Texas community to become an early adopter of
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IRA Update: Buildings Projected To Deliver Largest IRA-Related Emissions Reductions
Buildings, accounting for 40% of annual global carbon emissions, offer an enormous opportunity for economy decarbonization. The U.S. Environmental Protection
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Enhancing Building Decarbonization Through Performance Monitoring
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, feeling the effects of climate change and its devastating impacts on the environment, economies
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Architects and Developers Embrace Sustainable Design as ESG Mandates Loom
Over the past few years, the attention on environmental, social and governance (ESG) has increased. ESG factors are being used
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Legrand Introduces Dealer Demo Case for Designer Series Decorative Brackets
Every Attention to Detail Has Been Taken to Create a Luxurious and Elegant Dealer Presentation and Customer Buying Experience CARLSBAD,
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250 Federal, State and Local Government Leaders Convene at USGBC Hosted Government Summit
On Sept. 26, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) hosted the Government Summit where nearly 250 federal, state and local
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U.S. Green Building Council Launches Draft LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance
A draft of the LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system for existing buildings was introduced by the
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DOE Finalizes Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces
Congressionally-mandated energy efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces were finalized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). These standards will
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Fire Resistant, Quake Safe, Climate Friendly: Mass Timber Is on the Rise
Though wood has been a building materials for as long as time, over the 20th century, concrete and steel have
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U.S. Green Building Council and RMI Partner to Develop Embodied Carbon Guidelines
To answer questions about embodied carbon emissions and outline key actions to accelerate the decarbonization of the United States building
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State Legislators Discuss Climate Issues at 2023 NCEL National Forum
A tipping point of climate-related disasters, this summer’s legacy has left us in the aftermath of wildfires, flooding and extreme
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The Future is a Bright Shade of Green
The impact of sustainable construction and green certifications on building By Kyle Abney If you don’t know where you are
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Green Building and Sustainable Housing Trends in 2022
RESNET works to advocate for energy efficient homes and lead the path to net zero energy homes By Valerie BriggsÂ
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EEBA 2022 Trends
The steady increase in demand for electrification and decarbonization in homes By Aaron Smith The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance
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The GHB Interview: Kim Heaver, VP of Conferences & Events, U.S. Green Building Council
The future of the green building movement Green Home Builder: Tell me about the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo. What
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The Incentives of Certified Builds
Third-party certifications increase the value and desirability of a home By Hanna Heiss With 2021 having marked the highest level
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Ensuring a Net Positive Future for Green Building
The Net Zero Accelerator speeds and scales innovations to get us there By Colin Mangham I cut my teeth in
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Green Made Comfortable
Net-Zero, LEED Platinum demonstration home interior emphasizes IAQ and sustainability By Nick Slevin The design team behind The ABC Green
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Addressing the Needs of the People
Affordable housing development to bring energy efficiency and greenery to Harlem By Louis Koehl For nearly five decades, the East
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Green Building For All
Green building is key to affordable housing By Sophie Mullinax Green-built homes afford their residents countless benefits. Healthier indoor air
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Designing Naturally: Enhancing Interior Spaces Through Biophilia
Escape urban living while fulfilling a desire for nature to be a more prominent part of daily life By Sarah
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