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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KB Home opens two new California communities
KB Home announced the opening of The Landing and The Meadows, two new communities within the Cypress Ranch master plan
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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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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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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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Why High Performance Building Practices Remain
RESNET® recently celebrated the milestone of 5 million registered HERS® Ratings. The steady annual growth in HERS Ratings reflects more
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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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Introducing Aster, a new Zero Energy Ready Home Community
Inside the 2025 Gold Nugget Award winning Best One-of-a-Kind Home The Zero Energy Ready community, Aster, sits in an idyllic
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