DOE Suspends Energy Efficiency Mandates on Key Home Appliances
Led by President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will postpone
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FHA Issues Temporary Waiver for New Single-Family Flood Elevation Requirements
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a temporary waiver for new construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas as part of the Federal
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LEED-Certified Properties Prove Resilient Against Extreme Weather Events
Building sustainably includes prioritizing designs, technologies and methods that support resilience to extreme weather events. The U.S Green Building Council
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Third-Party Energy Efficiency Standard Continues to Prove Itself a Valuable Marketing Tool
The ENERGY STAR energy efficiency certification program has survived many shifts in the political winds since its 1992 launch, because
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Top National Homebuilder Pilots Innovative New Construction Process
PulteGroup continued to test innovative new technologies with the successful pilot of robotic-assisted construction. Conducted in the company’s DiVosta community
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Building for Safety: The Role of Passive Architecture in Enhancing Wildfire Resilience
Its no secret that the recent Los Angeles wildfires caused immense and devastating damage, with thousands of homes and structures
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Montana Passive House Built to Withstand the Region’s Harsh Winters
Residents of Brooklyn, New York, Ryan and Margo Reynolds had a few requirements for their second home to-be in Montana.
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How Gen Z is Reshaping Real Estate: Smart Homes, Sustainability and New Buying Trends
Gen Z, a generation born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is now stepping into the real estate market not
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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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The Top 10 States for LEED Reflect a Commitment to Green Building Across the U.S.
One thing each state within the U.S. has in common is having the opportunity to be a part of a
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Expert Interview: Mike Forsum, Chief Operating Officer and President, Landsea Homes
Industry vet gives us his outlook on sustainability, as well as updates on where the company is headed in 2025
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Resilient Building Methods Contribute to Healthier Living
A truly resilient building is engineered to withstand & function effectively in the face of disaster and beyond By Jillian
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LEED-Certified Team Builds Home With Resilient Rejuvenation in Southern California
Tim Barber Architects’ Craftsman Chalet renovation project puts an emphasis on historical preservation and sustainability Established in 1994, Tim Barber
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Charleston Agrihood Announces New Addition to Builders Guild
Brightwater Homes to make debut in waterfront community on Johns Island, S.C. John’s Island, S.C. – Kiawah River, a waterfront community near
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$15.4M in Federal Funds Spark Sustainable Housing Transformation
U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, alongside U.S. Representatives Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, have successfully secured $15,440,000 in
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NAHB-Supported Building Codes Bill Introduced in Senate
The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act would improve the resilience of homes at risk of being impacted by natural disasters by
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Ways to Make Homes Healthier in 2025
Utilize these strategies and techniques to prioritize occupants of the homes we build and design By Marla Esser Cloos Homes
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New IECC Code Offers More Energy Savings and Lower Building Costs, Per Studies
The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) offers homebuilders more paths for compliance and lower building costs compared to the
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Home With Negative HERS Rating Shows the Boundless Limits of Green Design Aesthetics
Younger Homes’ custom home, the Texas Hill Country Haven, is a project embodying sustainable luxury through its two connected residences:
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Connecticut Announces Home-Warming, Energy-Saving Program
Connecticut residents in the City of New Haven may see lowering energy bills resulting from the city’s new partnership with
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Landsea Homes Launches Sales on 138 Homes at Brack Ranch in St. Cloud, Florida
New community now selling in tranquil city of St. Cloud features 138 single-family High Performance Homes St. Cloud, Florida –
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KB Home Announces Personalized Home Designs at Everglen in Hollister, California
KB Home announced the grand opening of Everglen, a new community of one- and two-story homes located in Hollister, California.
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A Climate Change Adaptation Expert on How To Reduce Fire Risk
With the recent Los Angeles fires causing devastating destruction, a 2023 Columbia Climate School and Headwaters Economics report on wildfire
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Top Energy Efficient Builder Delivers Record Q1 Closings in Earnings Report
Beazer Homes announced its financial results for the three months ending Dec.31, 2024. “Despite a challenging new home sales environment,
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Nauset Delivers 59-Unit Passive House Apartment Project to Somerville’s Union Square
Nauset Construction has completed the Phase II building of the Union 346 Apartments, built to Passive House standards, located in
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House Passage of Forestry Bill to Strengthen Housing Supply Chain
The House has passed legislation supported by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) that will contribute to better forest
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Building Program “Build Green New Mexico” Sets a Standard for a Sustainable Future
The Foundation for Building’s Build Green New Mexico program (BGNM) is a shining example of the organization’s commitment to prioritize
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Industry Professionals Commend Resolution to Block Biden’s Gas Water Heater Ban
The recent congressional resolutions introduced in both chambers of Congress that seek to block the Biden administration’s recent attempt to
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Innovative Design Enhances Residential Resiliency and Fire Safety Amid Rising Wildfire Risks
With the recent catastrophe the Los Angeles wildfires have brought, and while wildfires burn across the globe as well, the
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KB Home Launches New Platform, Maintaining #1 Customer Satisfaction Rating Among Builders
KB Home unveiled a new brand platform, “We See You,” which underscores the company’s passion for being customer centric in
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Boston-Based RODE Architects Wins International Award for Passive Homes
RODE Architects, a Boston-based architecture and design firm, won Metropolis’ 2024 Planet Positive Award for single-family homes in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Trophy Signature Homes Unveils New Community of 435 Homesites With Energy-Efficient Living
Trophy Signature Homes has unveiled Lowry Trails. This new community in Lowry Crossing, Texas, is anticipated to open in July
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Real Estate and Construction Companies Call on Congress to Maintain Tax Incentives
355 companies and organizations, sent a letter to members of Congress on January 15, highlighting the positive impact that the
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