New law may limit Indianapolis’ energy benchmarking program
Indianapolis’ Thriving Buildings program incentivizes new developments to implement sustainable practices ahead of construction. The benchmark program also served as
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USGBC shares February advocacy and policy highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal level for green building initiatives
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Sustainable Construction Practices Reshape the Industry
As developers, engineers and policymakers respond to growing environmental concerns, sustainable construction practices are rapidly reshaping the global building industry.
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California’s local agencies advance groundwater sustainability
On March 12, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the final version of California’s Groundwater: Bulletin 118 –
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Green Project of the Week: Versa Villa
Versa Villa in California, built by Ultra-luxury architect and developer Ardie Tavangarian, is designed to withstand wildfires for up to
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Danielian Associates shares completed NorCal projects
Danielian Associates, award-winning architecture and planning studio announces their recently completed project in collaboration with K. Hovnanian® Homes. This design
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Nick Slevin Returns to NBC’s The Water Zone to Spotlight Water Innovation Through the ABC Green Home Project
Since its launch in 2011, the ABC Green Home Project, created by Builder Media, has spent fifteen years demonstrating how
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NGBS reaches 750,000th project certification
The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) recently certified their 750,000th green project. This milestone comes as 2025 marked the second
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Oregon makes dual-purpose heat pumps default appliances
Oregon has adopted new rules to boost cleaner heating and cooling systems, making dual-purpose heat pumps the default appliances for
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Water efficiency becomes part of sustainable home design
With freshwater remaining in short supply, water efficiency is becoming a key part of sustainable home design. In addition to
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USGBC announces top states for LEED in 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released the top ten states for LEED in 2025. This list recognizes the states
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Colorado ranks in top-10 states in LEED-certified
According to the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2026 annual top-10 LEED list, the state of Colorado climbed six spots to
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ENERGY STAR oversight proposed to shift to DOE
In a Memorandum of Agreement released last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will no longer be the administrator of
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Portable solar panels near approval in Virginia
In an effort to save Virginians money and help them generate their own electricity, legislation allowing for portable solar generation
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Gov. Meyer signs executive order streamlining permit regulations
On Feb. 26, 2026, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across the state, making
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Denver launches public process to update energy code
On Feb. 26, 2026, Denver, Colo. launched a public process to update its energy code for new and renovated small
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2026 Landscaping trends highlight sustainability and functionality
Landscaping design is evolving to reflect a stronger emphasis on sustainability, usability and long-term value. Native plantings and climate-appropriate selections
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FRAMER Act now under consideration
The Freeing Residential Affordable markets from Excess Regulation (FRAMER) Act, aimed at lowering housing costs, is now under consideration. In
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Coastal Organic, the new sustainable design trend
Coastal organic is a new design trend that incorporates sustainable, wellness-based elements, focusing on interiors that feel open, clean and
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California state senators announce proposed fire insurance bill
State senators from Northern and Southern California are proposing a bill that would make it harder for insurance companies to
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Green Project of the Week: Ohio Passive House
Engineer-turned-builder Stephen Rhodes and his wife Becca Rhodes built Ohio’s first ever Passive House Institute United States (Phius) design certified
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LP Building Solutions launches LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB
On March 3, 2026, LP Building Solutions (LP) announced the launch of LP BurnGuard™ Fire-Retardant-Treated (FRT) Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
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Oregon wildfire rebuild results in energy efficient homes
On Sept. 8, 2020, the Almeda Fire in Oregon burned approximately 3,000 acres and damaged more than 3,000 structures; over
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Buyers research shows energy efficiency is a must have
Analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Realtor.com show that buyers on every level prioritize energy efficient
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Green Project of the Week: California Green House
Robert Fortunato’s Green Idea House in Hermosa Beach, Calif., has been producing more energy than it consumes for over a
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LP Scores Two Finalist Spots in Best of IBS Awards
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced today that LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™ siding and LP
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Oregon approves new building codes
New building code changes are coming to Oregon specifying the use of heat pumps instead of ducted air conditioning. The
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Luxurious, sustainable kitchen design trends
Kitchen design trends in 2026 will continue to evolve with new building materials, innovative layouts and cutting-edge technology, all prioritizing
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Researchers unveil transparent, plastic-free wood
Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a highly transparent material made entirely from natural wood without adding plastic.
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House of Representatives scheduled to vote on energy bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote this week on a bill that, if voted into law, could
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Alternative Materials for Home Construction
The construction industry is undergoing a transformation, with builders moving away from carbon-intensive concrete and steel, instead moving toward regenerative
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Boston introduces new heat pump technology
In one of the oldest cities in America new technology is introduced to aging buildings. Boston is moving away from
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Oregon lawmakers propose guidelines for balcony solar panels
As more Oregon residents install small-scale home-based solar systems, state lawmakers are considering a proposal that would establish guidelines for
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