Pathways to LEED and WELL Certification in Modern Architecture
In todayâs construction landscape, sustainability has become a cornerstone of responsible development, not just a design choice. As cities expand
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Housing Solutions
Affordable Housing Incentives for DOE Efficient New Homes
Between 2023 and 2026, the U.S. Department of Energyâs Efficient New Homes certification opens the door to a wide range
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New York Governor Announces Completion of Center City Courtyard
Governor of New York Kathy Hochul announced the completion of a 164-unit, $72 million affordable and supportive housing development in
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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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How contractors file Form 8908 for 2025 projects
The 45L energy-efficient home credit is a federal tax incentive that rewards builders, developers and contractors who construct or substantially
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Empire Building Challenge Awards Multifamily Energy Efficiency Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 10 partners would be receiving nearly $28 million towards energy efficiency and electrification
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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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Unveiling of steel modular home aimed to help with affordable housing
A Louisville, Kentucky residential lot just became home to the country’s first LEED Platinum-certified steel modular home. Modular construction offers
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In aftermath of LA fires, group asks: Why not build homes that donât burn?
With a significant portion of Los Angeles entering the rebuilding process as a result of the devastating January fires, three
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HAWAII GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS TO TACKLE HOUSING BOTTLENECKS AND FUND NONPROFITS
The Governor of Hawaiâi, Josh Green, signed two key bills addressing major community needs, one to streamline the resolution of
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California’s CEQA overhaul: Fast-tracking housing, halting building standards
Major reforms have been enacted to the California Environmental Quality Act, fast-tracking urban infill housing and other key projects by
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One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
California lawmakers passed a landmark bill that exempts most urban infill housing projects from the California Environmental Quality Act, removing
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May Private Residential Construction Spending Dips
Private residential construction spending declined by 0.5% in May, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop, driven mainly by reduced investment
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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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Navigating Housingâs Next Phase
As of mid-2025, the U.S. housing market faces ongoing economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and affordability challenges, with regional variations
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Single-Family Housing Green Buildings Market Growth In 2025
Millennials are significantly influencing the single-family green homes market, driving its expansion due to their strong preference for sustainable living.
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NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)
As the pulse for the single-family housing market rises, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) tracks its pulse every
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Member spotlight: Koss Design+Build
Koss Design+Build focuses on modern design, sustainability, and giving the construction layout a timeless feel. This is an award-winning architecture
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New member resource: Green finance guidance for project funding
Green finance shapes financial tools like green bonds, specialized loans, and performance contracts that support sustainable building projects by aligning
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Fires Leave Los Angeles a Blank Slate for Rebuilding
Weeks after fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures in Greater Los Angeles, thousands of people are living where they can:
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This Tiny Home Costs Less Than $20K
“Tiny homes” like the Sedona provide an affordable off the grid home alternative for savvy homebuyers. According to Men’s Journal,
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Century Old Green Construction Housing Concept Is Making a Comeback
According to CNBC, a century ago, a first-time homebuyer might begin their search in a catalog for a kit-built home
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Ensuring a Net Positive Future for Green Building
The Net Zero Accelerator speeds and scales innovations to get us there By Colin Mangham I cut my teeth in
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