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Chris Price is leading the standard in green projects and home building. The founder of Klima Architecture develops homes that
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Chris Price is leading the standard in green projects and home building. The founder of Klima Architecture develops homes that
Read MoreThe U.S. Green Building Council is committed to ensuring local governments achieve the LEED certification throughout the U.S. Since the
Read MoreHome Innovation Research Labs recently reached the certification of the 700,000th green home to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS).
Read MorePennsylvania secures a $2.4 million investment from Module Design Inc. to expand the manufacturing of their Zero Energy Ready Home
Read MoreSabine Rogers, federal policy manager at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gives her perspective on the federal future of
Read MoreStanford Professor demonstrates the future of green energy in the classroom and at home. Mark Z. Jacobson, Professor of Civil and
Read MoreThe seven-story building, Shepherd-Glenmore, in Brooklyn, New York City will provide 74 affordable apartments. This project was developed on the
Read MoreCalifornia lawmakers are considering Assembly Bill 306, which proposes a temporary freeze on updates to the state’s building code until
Read MoreState legislatures across the U.S. are advancing policies aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, promoting electrification, and fostering sustainable building practices.
Read MoreAs climate-related disasters grow more frequent and severe, the need for resilient housing has become increasingly urgent. Federal disaster assistance
Read MoreIn April 2025, sales of newly built single-family homes in the U.S. increased by 10.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual
Read MoreIn April 2025, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—fell by
Read MoreThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of the House’s proposed budget package on
Read MoreChicago is addressing its affordable housing crisis by establishing a city-owned nonprofit housing developer, the Residential Investment Corp., to create
Read MoreThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced a new member-exclusive resource aimed at assisting stakeholders in navigating green finance
Read MoreCalifornia lawmakers are considering a proposal to freeze updates to the state’s building code in an effort to address soaring
Read MoreThe White House is preparing to phase out the Energy Star program for home appliances as part of a broader
Read MoreThe Lakeside Net Zero Passive House, located in Michigan, has achieved LEED Platinum certification under the LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C:
Read MoreThe homebuilding industry in 2025 is experiencing significant transformations driven by affordability concerns and the need for resilient structures. Builders
Read MoreThe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) promotes a voluntary, market-driven approach to sustainability in the residential construction industry. At
Read MoreIn the first quarter of 2025, multifamily developer confidence declined, as reported by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Read MoreA recent analysis highlights how home builders are increasingly focused on innovation in building products to combat the rising cost
Read MoreIn April 2025, U.S. inflation continued its downward trend, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.2% month-over-month and
Read MoreOn May 12, 2025, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chairman Buddy Hughes issued a statement following the announcement
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor airPLUS program is a voluntary partnership initiative aimed at improving indoor air quality in
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that builders and developers can now access a $5,000 federal tax credit
Read MoreIn the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy contracted by 0.3%, marking its first decline since early 2022, according
Read MoreIn the first quarter of 2025, housing’s share of the U.S. economy rose to 16.4%, marking its highest level since
Read MoreSteve Baden, Executive Director of RESNET, shared insights into the evolution of residential construction over the past five years. He
Read MoreIn March 2025, Carrier announced the release of its first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for residential HVAC systems in North
Read MoreThe Spring Valley Passive House in Ossining, New York, is a 3,585-square-foot custom home built by mechanical engineer Daniel Colombini.
Read MoreThe Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) will host its 2025 High Performance Home Builder Summit from September 17–19 at
Read MoreA recent blog post by Home Innovation Research Labs explores what builders seek in innovative building products. The article highlights
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