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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Housing Solutions
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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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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California Lawmakers Aim to Boost Factory-Built Housing
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is leading an effort to streamline regulations and funding for factory-built housing construction as a way to
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Seattle plans to remove SEPA Review Hurdle
The Seattle City Council has advanced legislation to make those exemptions permanent and significantly limit SEPA for commercial development. The
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Gov. Newsom announces funding for LA fire survivors’ housing
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 6, 2026, more funding to help survivors from the Los Angeles fires access
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Future homes might be framed with recycled plastic
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers are using recycled plastic to 3D print construction-grade beams, trusses and other structural
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City Ventures open eco-responsible homes in La Habra
On Feb. 5, 2026, City Ventures, California’s leading builder of solar-powered, ecologically responsible homes, announced the official Grand Opening of
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Sen. Wiener announces new clean energy legislation
On Jan. 29, 2026, Senator Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco) announced the Clean Homes and Energy Affordability Package (CHEAP), consisting of
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Zone Barriers in Solar Installation
Communities are eager to begin installing solar panels on homes and businesses, offering energy resilience and easing financial burdens. However,
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Inside California’s Zone Zero plan
Last January, the Eaton and Palisades Fires hit a hard reality for homebuilders in the state, its past due to
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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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Energy-Efficient Home Design: Ideas to Reduce Bills Long-Term
Home heating and cooling make up a significant share of household energy use, which makes a knockdown rebuild an ideal
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Zillow economists say the housing market will warm up in 2026
Economists at Zillow expect the 2026 housing market to stabilize after several turbulent years, with modest improvements in affordability and
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First home receives certificate of occupancy in the Palisades
The first home rebuilt after the devastating 2025 Palisades fire has officially received its certificate of occupancy, marking a key
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Exploring sustainable and smart home innovations
Modern homeowners are shifting toward houses that actively support comfort, efficiency and environmental responsibility. With rising utility costs and growing
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The ABC Green Home 4.0
The ABC Green Home Project is a series of four net-zero demonstration homes designed to prove that high-performance, sustainable houses
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