Using Third-Party Certifications to Build Sustainably at Scale
A dedication to sustainability has helped companies increase their third-party certified project portfolios in a relatively short span. According to
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NKBA Announces the 2023 Design + Industry Award Winners
Annual competition recognizes excellence in design and execution The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
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2022 Global Status Report Renews Call to Decarbonize Building Sector by 2050
According to the USGBC, this year’s report confirms that building-related GHG emissions are not yet dropping, but it also presents
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U.S. Department Of Energy Accelerates National Affordable Housing Upgrades
According to Clean Technica, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO) launched a funding effort to reinvent the
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President Biden’s Leadership to Tackle the Climate Crisis at Home
With the goals to to enhance global ambition to accelerate growth of the clean energy economy, avert the most catastrophic
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USGBC Announces Updates to LEED v4 to Better Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change
Proposed updates to the LEED v4 green building certification program have been made to more directly address greenhouse gas emissions
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Green Made Comfortable
Net-Zero, LEED Platinum demonstration home interior emphasizes IAQ and sustainability By Nick Slevin The design team behind The ABC Green
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White House Announces Building Codes Initiative
The Biden-Harris administration announced a new initiative to advance building codes nationwide. This is to address the climate crisis. According
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Fossil-Free Technology That Heats Homes in Frigid Fraser
An air-source heat pump heats a 1,176 square foot home in Fraser, Colorado on a -17 degree night. According to
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Eco-Friendly Features Help Homes Sell Up To 10 Days Faster
In a world that’s becoming increasingly climate conscious, eco-friendly homes are selling significantly and unexpectedly faster. According to Forbes, Energy-saving
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UCF to Study Method for Reducing Energy Use by 50-75% in Older Homes
The University of Central Florida was awarded a $4.4 million grant from the DOE to see if a pre-packed pod
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Biden Announces New Funding to Make Homes More Energy Efficient
Biden administration allocates $3.16 billion to low-income homes to make them more energy efficient. According to CNBC, “Home energy retrofits
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USGBC Live Will Look at the Future of LEED
USGBC Live provides the USGBC community with the opportunity to meet sustainability professionals By Deisy Verdinez It is an exciting
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The Home of the Future May Generate its Own Electricity
The future of the green home industry is the self-sufficient smart home. By means of solar capabilities and stored battery
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Green Building Material Market to Record an Exponential CAGR by 2031
Still in its developing stage is the green building material market. The market is driven by the need for environmental
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Home Builders Are Turning to Natural Materials to Navigate Shortages
A rise in housing demands and the pandemic’s effects on factories and transportation systems by means of closures and delays
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