KB Home announces new Florida community, Sebastian Oaks
KB Home opened Sebastian Oaks, a new community in St. Augustin, Fla., on Oct. 15, 2026, featuring one- to two-story
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USGBC announces zero waste certification: TRUE v2
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the next iteration of its zero waste certification, TRUE v2. First launched over
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DOE releases updates to Efficient New Homes Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released updates for its Efficient New Homes Program for projects with permit dates on
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How to capitalize on homeowner demand for wellness living spaces
As buyers spend more time at home and are more discerning when choosing a new home, demand is growing for
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Phius unveils 2026 Passive Projects Design Winners
At PhiusCon 2026 in Phoenix, Ariz., Phius, the passive building organization, announced the winners of its 2026 Passive Projects Design
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NGBS Green 2025 edition: What to know for existing structures
The new NGBS Green 2025 edition standardizes existing building retrofits for single-family homes by offering ten flexible compliance tracks tailored
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PhiusCon begins in Arizona
PhiusCon, the largest passive building conference in North America, runs Oct. 8 through the 10th in Phoenix, Ariz. The conference
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2026 class of LEED Fellows announced
The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification under the U.S. Green Building
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Phius-certified projects are moving faster
A recent analysis of Phius-certified buildings’ completion time in Massachusetts and New York revealed a downward trend in the number
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NGBS Green hits major milestone of 800,000 certified homes
The National Green Building Standards (NGBS) announced on Sept. 17, 2026, that it had surpassed 800,000 certified homes. This follows
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EEBA’s High Performance Home Builder Summit starts
The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) kicks off its annual High Performance Home Builder Summit on Sept. 16-18 in
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KB Home opens Lakeside Bluffs in Washington
KB Home announced the opening of Lakeside Bluffs, a new community offering personalized townhomes in Lake Stevens, Wash. The three-story
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What changes are coming to the ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301 Standard
The ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301 Standard acts as the guiding principle of the HERS® Index, a measure of energy performance. Like many
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Green Project of the Week: Field
Built by Patriot Custom Homes, the Field project received a HERS rating of 20 and is ENERGY STAR certified. The
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ENERGY STAR program to be run by DOE by this time next year
The transition plan for the ENERGY STAR program to shift from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight to the Department
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Builders turn to NGBS for code compliance
Builders, as well as local jurisdictions, are increasingly turning to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) for an alternative code
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Optimizing Your ENERGY STAR Quality Assurance
RESNET recently reported common mistakes in ENERGY STAR Quality Assurance (QA) findings and how to avoid them. To receive ENERGY
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Meritage Homes completes 14,500 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2025
Meritage Homes recently published its 2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Data Update. According to the report, Meritage Homes delivered nearly
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EEBA expands its Board of Directors
The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) announces that it is expanding its Board of Directors with two new leadership
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Green Project of the Week: American Farmhouse
This 5,734-square-foot home in Jonestown, Texas, was designed to blend equestrian-inspired architecture with high performance. Built by Younger Homes, the
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Phius opens entries for 2026 Passive Projects Design Competition
Phius, the passive house certifier, announced it opened entries to its Passive Projects Design Competition. This award recognizes Phius Certified
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Multifamily certification more flexible with NGBS 2025
The National Green Building Standard® (NGBS) issued its most recent update in April 2026. One of the most interesting parts
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Green Project of the Week: Leawood Living
Built in Leawood, Kan., this 5,700-square-foot home is the epitome of exceptional comfort, health, durability and sustainability. Every layer and
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Green Project of the Week: Modern Home in Maryland
This modern custom farmhouse in Bethesda, Md., by August Homes blends clean architectural lines with warm, livable interiors and high-performance
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2025 NGBS introduces alternative compliance pathways
As homebuyers increasingly prioritize sustainability, resilient building and high-performance homes, the 2025 NGBS is responding. On July 16, 2026, the
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Green Project of the Week: Kivi Mäki Passive House
Built by Durango Green Homes and designed by Courtney King Studios, the Kivi Mäki Passive House is a mountain contemporary
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Construction on new energy-efficient housing in New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking of the Bartlett Crossing project, which will create new energy-efficient housing in
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DOE to potentially revoke appliance efficiency mandates
The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to permanently end energy conservation standards for home appliances
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Vermont leads nation in energy-efficient new home program
Vermont is leading the nation with its new installation program of super energy-efficient and affordable homes. Vermont’s advanced efficiency homes
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Green Project of the Week: South Shore
Taylorsmith Sustainable Construction designed South Shore to be a Certified Net Zero Ready and Energy Star Home. The project was
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Green Project of the Week: Liberty Park Community
Living Zenith and Redfish Builders’ Liberty Park Community will feature modern design blended with an eco-friendly lifestyle. The first in
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Green certifications ease housing affordability
Over ten years ago, the average homebuyer was 31 years old. In 2025, that average jumped to 40 years old,
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Green Project of the Week: River Sol
River Sol, built by James Fagan Construction, is the world’s sixth Living Certified residence and second in Bend, Ore. The
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