LEED Pre-Certified Master-Plan Among Nation’s Top 10 Best-Selling MPCs of 2024
Bridgeland®, an award-winning communities in the Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) portfolio, has been ranked among the nation’s top
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Landsea Homes Unveils 880 Single-Family Homes for Sale at Freedom at Anthem in Kyle, Texas
New High Performance Homes now selling in rapidly expanding city of Kyle, on the threshold of the beautiful Texas Hill
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Building the Future: Green Building Professional Shares Sustainable Housing Vision in Minneapolis
Sustainability and energy efficiency are at the forefront of Heirloom Properties’ Jim Kumon’s latest project in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Combining passive
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Supporting Our Community Through Wildfire Recovery
The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC CA) has shared a message and compiled resources for those affected by and
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Navigating LEED v5: The Future of Sustainable Construction
The latest update to the world’s most popular green building certification program is LEED v5. This program introduction marks a
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Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Los Angeles Rebuild Faster and Stronger
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Jan. 12, 2025 suspending permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental
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Virginia Localities Advance Green Building Policies
Virginia localities are making efforts to adopt or update the state’s high-performance building design and construction standards, while referencing LEED
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Zero Energy Ready Home Single-Family v2 Revision 2 Training Requirements
Single-family homes permitted on or after Jan. 1, 2025, and seeking the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Zero Energy Ready
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New Year, New Homes: Staten Island’s Plan to Transform Old, Underused Spaces Into 232 Affordable Homes
The City of Staten Island, New York, revealed plans to create affordable housing alongside a grocery store, community space and open
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The Energy Cost Debate: Lawsuit Filed File Against HUD’s Energy Codes Mandate
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and 15 state attorneys general have filed A complaint filed in the Eastern
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White Paper on Fed Tax Credit for WaterSense Homes for Builders Released
Americans need more homes that are affordable to buy initially and own in the long run now more than ever
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Wellness and Resiliency Design, and Transformable AI Tech to Top 2025 Housing Trends
As we step into 2025, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) shares its 2025 Trends Outlook Preview. In this
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Project Spotlight: A Bucolic Abode in the Peach State
This countryside retreat has a sleek style, warm brick, and personalized details around every turn. Cantilevered brow awnings, custom brackets,
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Home Innovation Research Labs Certifies First WaterSense-Labeled Home as a Home Certifying Organization (HCO)
Home Innovation Research Labs (Home Innovation) is proud to announce its first certification of a WaterSense®-labeled home as a Home
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Top Builders of 2024: How HERS®-Rated Homes are Setting New Standards for the Industry
In 2024, RESNET® celebrates a diverse group of builders leading the charge in energy-efficient construction with their HERS®-rated homes. From
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Addison Homes Receives U. S. Department of Energy 2024 Housing Innovation Grand Award
Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize resilience to natural disasters,
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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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How Green Building is Shaping the Future of Construction
In 2024, the NAHB Dodge Data & Analytics released a SmartMarket Brief that revealed that a majority of builders are
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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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Beazer Breaks Ground on Largest Zero Energy Ready Home Community in the United States
Beazer Homes recently broke ground on the site of their newest community, GreenHouse, in Marietta, Ga. The Atlanta-based national builder
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Terreno Realty Corporation Announces LEED Certified Development Completion in Hialeah, FL
Terreno Realty Corporation, an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced recently
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Enhancing biodiversity through design
The built environment plays a significant role in this challenge, with traditional landscaping practices—often focused on aesthetics—driving biodiversity loss, wasting
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The gaps in building decarbonization programs – and how to fix them
According to a report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), we would save up to $2 trillion
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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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USGBC announces 2024 U.S. Local Market Leadership Award recipients
These prestigious awards recognize projects, people and partners from participating markets across the country for excellence in creating better buildings
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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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Smart Home Technology
Two-thirds of consumers say they want a connected home. Within three years some 43 percent of home owners will likely
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Smart Home Essentials for Your New Construction Home: Comfort, Convenience, and Security
Imagine stepping into a home that effortlessly adjusts to your lifestyle, offering unparalleled convenience, comfort, and security with a voice
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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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Higher Mortgage Interest Rates Slow Housing Production in October
Housing starts edged lower last month as average monthly mortgage rates increased a quarter-point from 6.18% to 6.43% between September
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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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Project Spotlight: Apartments at Lawrence & Austin
Located at the corner of Lawrence and Austin Avenues, the development provides affordable housing for veterans, families, and people with
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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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