Project Spotlight: Blue River Spec Home
Atop a mountain peak, nearly two miles above sea level, sits a pair of non-identical, yet related, twins. Intentionally designed
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Iowa’s premiere zero carbon-certified building is almost ready for tenants
New tenants will start moving into Iowa’s first-ever “zero carbon certified” building in a few weeks. Star Lofts in Des
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Heat pumps could save these Texas households money, reduce grid strain: ACEEE
Heat pump proponents have had a good couple of years. In 2022 and 2023, heat pumps outsold gas furnaces in
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R-Value Homes builds net-zero-ready homes in West Michigan featuring uncompromising comfort, health, and durability
A HERS-rated home has been inspected and tested by an unbiased third-party to verify important durability and energy performance details.
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How Green Building is Shaping the Future of Construction
In February 2024, NAHB and Dodge Data & Analytics released a SmartMarket Brief that revealed a majority of builders are
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ENERGY STAR National Program Requirements: Single-Family New Homes v3.3 and Multifamily New Construction v1.3
In response to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the EPA is?proposing new national versions of the ENERGY STAR Residential
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Disaster survivors face these roadblocks to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes
Rebuilding after natural disasters presents both challenges and opportunities for resilient construction. As reported by The Conversation, in Florida and
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Beazer CEO Allan Merrill is all in on green homes
Beazer Homes is leading the way in sustainable construction with a new community in Maryland featuring 19 “Zero Energy Ready”
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What does it take to decarbonize a manufactured home community?
According to Smart Cities Dive, about 6% of the housing stock in the country is manufactured homes — formally known
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