Designing Passively in an Urban Environment
Lauren Thomsen Design defies notions that sustainable single-family building is impossible in cities, GHB awards the Northern Liberties Passive Rowhouse
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Sustainable Design
New construction material absorbs CO2 and sets quickly
Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed a carbon-negative building material called enzymatic structural material (ESM), which could significantly change sustainable
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Plans for Passive House multi-family community unveiled
In Norwood, Mass., Maugel DeStefano Architects announced designs for a new 132-unit Passive House multi-family community. Developed by Panther Residential
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Project of the Week: Passive House in Santa Rosa
A certified Passive House in Santa Rosa, Calif., designs sustainably and for wildfire resilience. When the client lost their home
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Massachusetts looks to ban gas in new buildings
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce a news bill, ‘An Act to further empower local climate action’ which would effectively ban natural gas
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These 5 Home trends will be everywhere in 2026
Home design in 2025 is being shaped by a growing commitment to sustainability, efficiency and natural harmony, trends that are
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Green Project of the Week: Net Zero by Vertical Arts Architecture
An entirely net zero home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, exemplifies sustainability balanced with luxury. The home designed by Vertical Arts
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HVAC insulation market forecast
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) insulation market is incredibly important when building energy efficient homes. A quality insulation
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Technology is transforming Architecture Human-Centered Design
Architecture is rapidly evolving as technology reshapes how spaces are imagined, designed and built. According to Tripat Girdhar, Founder of
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How Sustainable and Digital Technologies are Transforming Global Construction
The global building construction industry is undergoing a major transformation, projected to reach over $11 trillion by 2030. This growth
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LEED v5 announces more Arc resources
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces the most robust release of the Arc platform and its expanded toolkit for LEED v5.The
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The first certified passive house in Arkansas
Michael Cockram the principal designer of Bowebird Design LLC initiated the first-ever certified passive house in Arkansas. It was built
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Creekside at Westview wins two major awards
Noyes Development is recognized by the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) for their commitment to enhancing high performance building.
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How AI Helps Architects Build Greener and Smarter Structures
The future of architecture is shifting from aesthetic expression to performance-driven innovation. Buildings are now measured by how efficiently they
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Project of the Week: Fall Brook Passive House
Richard Pedranti Architect introduces his project, the recently certified Fall Brook Passive House. The architecture firm known for their forward
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Innovations Driving Sustainable Building and Architecture Forward
The growing urgency of climate change and environmental degradation has made sustainable construction a global priority. The architecture and building
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Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Next Project
For today’s home builders, sustainability is no longer a niche pursuit — it’s a driving force reshaping how homes are
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Climate-friendly wooden buildings rise across U.S. and Europe
Mass timber construction is experiencing rapid growth in the U.S., expanding by about 20% annually and marking 2025 as a
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Global partnership launched to align sustainable building materials
Six leading global green building organizations — including the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Building Research Establishment (BRE), Green Building
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Vacuum-Insulated Panels in the U.S. Construction Market
The 2025 International Vacuum Insulated Symposium at Oak Ridge National Laboratory gathered leading experts from academia, manufacturing, research and construction
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New Homes Rise with Strengthened Building Energy Codes
Recent studies show that updated building energy codes have not slowed new home construction, despite claims from some large builders
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An Upside-down Design is Revolutionizing Small Space Living
The Tiny Getaway by Romanian builder Eco Tiny House challenges traditional tiny home layouts by flipping them upside down. Instead
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NGBS Green Certification Approved for Preferred Financing
Home Innovation Research Labs announced that NGBS Green Certification has been approved as a qualifying pathway for PACE Equity’s new
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LEED as a tool to keep data centers sustainable
LEED is a remarkable tool for high-performance buildings, as the need for data centers rises, it is the framework on
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South Carolina energy efficient programs could qualify for new grants
For South Carolina nonprofits that equip income challenged households for energy efficient and weatherization upgrades Duke Energy now offers grants
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The Green Idea House that generates more energy than it uses
In California’s Hermosa Beach, a 1959 single-family home was remodeled to become the “Green Idea House,” a net-zero energy home.
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Malo Paso hides in Plain Sight
A once in a lifetime opportunity executed with elegance Blending into the hillside in Monterey County, a sprawling custom home,
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Sustainable Building Strategies
Enhancing your building practices can optimize energy efficiency and comfort while protecting structures from moisture and environmental stressors Sustainable building
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Colorado launches Building Code to encourage Efficient Homes
Colorado has adopted a new climate-focused building code that will take effect statewide on July 1, 2026, requiring all cities
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Green Project of the Week: Living Village at Yale
The new residential complex for Yale University’s Divinity School (YDS), dubbed the Living Village, opened doors to its first residents.
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Low-Tech, High-Performance
Passive Strategies for Reducing Operational Carbon According to Architecture 2030, drawing on data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and
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Willoughby Corner Opens With Nearly Two Hundred Affordable Homes
Colorado’s largest Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) development has completed its first phase of production, opening 192 affordable homes. Planned
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Prioritizing Fire-Resistant Features is a Sound Investment
Western homebuilders are integrating fire-resistant materials and features to safeguard communities in high-risk regions Living in the Western U.S. comes
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