New Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Released
Effective May 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published its final rule Floodplain Management and Protection
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Eco-Friendly Sales Features on the Rise Right Now
Eco-friendly, sustainable and green home features are on the rise, seen in the share of Realtor.com listings with such descriptions
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HUD and USDA Announce Adoption of Minimum Energy Standards for New Homes
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the adoption of
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MBK Rental Living Launches Company-Wide “With Our World” Environmental Program
New company-wide program prioritizes environmentally, socially responsible practices across its residential communities IRVINE, Calif. – MBK Rental Living, one of
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Cutting-Edge Construction Trends Emerge as Sustainable Homes Rise
Developing in the homebuilding industry is becoming increasingly difficult, especially as professionals are faced with high construction costs, ongoing supply
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Biden Administration Releases Decarbonization Plan for Homes and Buildings
A blueprint for decarbonizing buildings in the United States by 2050, including homes, was released by the U.S. Department of
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Landsea Homes Grand Opens New High Performance Homes at Blossom at Baldwin Ranch in Patterson, California
Landsea Homes brings its High Performance Homes to a new city in California’s Central Valley Modern single-family detached homes at
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Key Environmental Bills on the Books in Washington State for 2024
Adjourned earlier this year on March 7, the 2024 Washington state legislative session discussed a variety of topics concerning the
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Public Comment Period for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update Opens
The 45-day public comment period for Draft 2 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Draft Standard begins on
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Landsea Homes Closes Acquisition of DFW-Based Antares Homes
Acquisition Expands Homebuilding Footprint into 13 Cities, Including Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area Transaction Adds 2,254 of Owned or Controlled Lots to
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Pearl Certification Certifies 200,000th Home
Pearl Certification announced that it has certified high-performing features in over 200,000 homes across 49 states. The Pearl Certification program
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Demand Surges for Green Homes – and Mortgages
Reflected in the shift in real estate towards sustainable and climate-conscious homes, a notable trend gaining momentum is energy-efficient mortgages
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Top Green Building Trends Call for Net Zero and Wellness
Industry professionals share their takeaways from the top green homebuilding trends from the 2024 International Builders Show. In their findings,
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Styling Model Homes Sustainably
Eco-friendly interior design elements in your homes present buyers with an aspirational lifestyle for a greener planet By Erin Hurley
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Principles to Designing Healthier Living Spaces
A well-designed home that emphasizes occupant health and comfort while maximizing the use of sustainable materials is key to buyers
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Creating Healthier Homes and Communities
Designing in concert with the land minimizes environmental impact and improves occupants’ well-being By Jillian Pritchard Cooke Taking a holistic
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Designing With Wellness and Sustainability in Mind
Designers at TRIO actively focus on shifting the industry toward a more sustainable legacy By Angela Harris It’s no secret
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The Role of Architectural BIM in Creating Sustainable Buildings
As we continue to battle with the ever-evolving climate in the architectural landscape, the need for sustainable developments has become
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The Newest Must-Have Home Amenity for the Rich: Purified Air
The San Francisco home, equipped with a lap pool, sauna and movie theater, also has something else luxurious going for
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HUD Signs on to Historic Climate Declaration at United Nations Buildings and Climate Forum
Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shared information on its efforts to decarbonize and increase
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OPTIONS Luxury Fine Homes Redefined
OPTIONS Luxury Fine Homes Redefined Coming for PCBC, Summer 2024 Serving as a resource for homebuilders, architects, designers and remodelers,
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Landsea Homes Sells Out 140 Single-Family Homes at Sunset Farms in Tolleson, Arizona
140 single-family, High Performance Homes in Maricopa County completely sold out Tolleson, Arizona — Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) (“Landsea
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Innovative Solutions Emerge as Water Scarcity Threatens U.S. Housing Construction
The impact of water scarcity is rising, especially in regions like Arizona, northern Las Vegas and California. Groundwater, as the
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Extreme Weather Patterns Are Shifting Trends in Housing Materials
As extreme weather events continue to trend upwards, builders and homeowners have turned their attention to emerging construction trends. This
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This Colorado Community Is Already Living in the All-Electric Future
With most homes today being climate liabilities, nine out of 10 U.S. housing units needing to have fossil-fueled equipment replaced with electiric
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Women in Green Events in 2024: Bringing Fresh Perspectives
A fusion of new ideas, innovations and technologies, a new outlook integrates familiar situations with a renewed approach. The U.S.
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Home Builders and Remodelers Embrace Greener Practices, Surpassing 2019 Levels
New study reveals surging adoption of water and materials conservation and energy efficiency in building practices LAS VEGAS —Dodge Construction
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Colorado Housing Facility Becomes 500,000th Home Certified to National Green Building Standard
Permanent supportive housing facility, Bluebird, located in Boulder, Colorado, has become the 500,000th green home to the National Green Building Standard
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Response to DOE Request for Feedback on New Zero Emissions Building Definition
The document provided by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia includes the responses submitted to the Department of
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Building Code Battle Ramps up Ahead of Key Appeals Hearings
Industry groups and energy efficiency advocates are in conflict, threatening to upend efforts by a key standards-setter to update guidelines
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It Pays to Be Green
The 2023 National Association of REALTORS®’ Sustainability Report for the residential sector highlights the consistent demand for energy-efficient features, transcending
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The Rise of Energy-Efficient Homes
In 2024, energy efficient homes have become a testament to our commitment to sustainability. Third-party certifications such as ENERGY STAR
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Nine States Make the Pledge to Boost Use of Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps in Homes
California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) launched
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