Wave energy pilot project could power California homes
In the fall, Eco Wave Power launched the first-ever onshore wave energy pilot project station at the Port of Los
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Maryland allocates over $72 million for home energy upgrades
The Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act supporting home energy upgrades
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Green Project of the Week: Eastlake Residence
Seattle’s only Built Green–certified, floating home on Lake Union highlights is a blend of sustainable construction and water-based living. Built
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Residential construction costs impacted by energy prices
Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020, in response to the conflict in
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Colorado community tries new wildfire prevention methods
The community of Cordillera in Colorado, with about 700 residents, will be the second community in the nation to install
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New York receives $150 million to expand heat pump installations
On April 13, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that up to $150 million in supplemental funding is now available to
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Alaska allocates $7 million to build energy-efficient homes
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and the Alaska State Legislature allocated $7 million from the 2025 Capital Budget to a New
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Charlottesville adopts new high performance building resolution
On April 7, 2026, the City of Charlottesville, Va., announced the adoption of a High-Performance Building Resolution for City buildings.
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Sustainable Interior Design Trends for Every Room
More clients are actively looking for sustainable interior design concepts that strike a balance between fashion, utility and environmental responsibility.
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Invisible Wellness is the New Design Trend
In 2026, home design is shifting; how the home looks is not the only focus, but also how the home
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The Importance of Fire-Resistant Landscape Design
When it comes to wildfires, one of the most effective risk reduction strategies is fire-resistant landscaping. Often referred to as
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Colorado announces Wildfire-Ready Building Codes
As of April 1, 2026, Colorado cities, counties and fire protection districts in high-risk wildfire areas were instructed to adopt
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California’s Zone Zero Defensible Space Law In Effect
New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply with state-mandated Zone Zero wildfire
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CPUC Launches RISE Homes Initiative
On April 6, 2026, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced its new initiative called RISE Homes (Rebuilding Incentives for
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Green Project of the Week: Providence Net Zero House
Designed by ZeroEnergy Design, the Providence Net Zero House is a 6,692 square foot all-electric, single-family residence on Providence’s East
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Celebrate Women in Residential Construction with B&D
This May will mark Builder and Developer’s fifth year of recognizing women in homebuilding leadership. These are the executives, designers,
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How do you approach sustainable architecture in rural America?
Ellen Mitchell, 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) chair of the Committee on the Environment, invites conversation with two architects in Texas
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New study analyzes indoor air quality in homes
A study by Reinders Corporation, a climate solutions company, analyzed environmental data from the spring and summer in Fort Worth,
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Colorado town and county adopt new wildfire codes
Pitkin County and Aspen, Colo., adopted new wildfire resilient building codes in respective meetings last week. For both the county
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Ways to boost a project’s wildfire resilience
With the wildfire season approaching, resilience and endurance must be at the forefront of homebuilding. Changing building features or materials
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RESNET releases annual report
The Residential Energy Service Network (RESNET), the national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification systems in the
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Green Project of the Week: Zen House
Zen House by Minarc blends modern minimalism, nature, and sustainability into a sleek two-story residence, as well as a well-integrated Accessory
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Tri Pointe Homes announces LIVINGWELL
Tri Pointe Homes introduces LivingWell™, a new whole-home wellness initiative and the next evolution of its long-standing LivingSmart® sustainability platform. The
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Maine advances adoption of heat pump technology
On March 27, 2026, Governor Janet Mills announced $43 million in new Federal funding for Maine to support the installation
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Sawdust waste turned into fire-resistant building panels
Across the global timber industry, vast quantities of sawdust are generated as a byproduct of processing wood. Most of this
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New Oregon building code prioritizes energy-efficient heat pumps
A new building code in Oregon would require new homes to be built with energy-efficient heat pumps instead of ducted
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Builders Turn to Steel as Wildfire Threats Rise
Longer fire seasons and persistent drought conditions continue to increase wildfire intensity and frequency. In response, builders are now prioritizing
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California Aims to Simplify Plug-In Balcony Solar
On March 20, 2026, the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee approved a new bill that could significantly expand
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Phius changes certification requirements
Phius, the passive building standard and certifier announced they are changing certification requirements and pausing the requirement to earn the
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Global Solar Panel Market Soars
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the solar panel market size is projected to reach $330.4
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Green Project of the Week: Colorado Smart Home
Japanese-inspired architecture elegantly blends with the latest smart home technology in this 8,800-square-foot Colorado home. The client had a passion
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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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