Shaping the Future of Sustainable Homebuilding Through Housing Innovation
U.S. Department of Energy recognizes last year’s top builders for innovation in Zero Energy Ready Homes By Jaime Van Mourik
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EPA to Seek New WOTUS Rule with Streamlined Permitting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that EPA will work with the U.S. Army Corps of
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Landsea Homes Welcomes Stephen Pivach as New VP of Land Acquisition in Central Florida
Industry veteran brings more than 20 years of experience to central Florida division Orlando, Fla. — Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq:
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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification Activity in 2024
Builders across the United States are continually adding to the pipeline of projects built to National Green Building Standard (NGBS)
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New Era of Custom Homes Leans Into Long Term Energy Efficiency
From sustainability to flexibility, these trends represent a shift in what today’s buyers are looking for By Ryan McDaniel As
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Innovation in Building Products: What Do Builders Want?
A survey by Home Innovation conducted in late 2023 found that the decreasing affordability of new homes was a top
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Six-Month Delay on Enforcing 2021 IECC Rule A Win for Housing
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), In a win for NAHB and the housing industry, the Trump administration
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HUD Transforms the U.S. Housing Market Via Green Incentives & Policy
Just over a decade ago, homes and apartments were behind in earning green certification. The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC)
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Fire-Resistant, Sustainable Home Offers Solution to Climate and Housing Crises
Professor and Architecture Program Director at the University of San Diego, Daniel López-Pérez, designed a fire-resistant home he calls the
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Senior Housing Project First to Get on Green Fast Track Approval Process
A proposed affordable senior housing project in Brooklyn, New York is to be the first development to go through a
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Structures Contributing 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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2025 International Builders’ Show Boasts Record Attendance, Highlights Industry Innovation
More than 81,000 builders, remodelers, developers and other homebuilding professionals filled the exhibit halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center
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New York Advances Gas Ban, On Track To Be First State Going All-Electric
The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council voted to recommend major updates to New York’s building code, which is
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Reports Indicate ‘Green Real Estate’ To Be the Future of Housing
Historically, real estate has always been about location, value and demand. But recent trends highlighting the importance of sustainability in
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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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