How to prepare for the 2027 International Codes
The International Code Council (ICC) completed the 2027 International Codes (I-Codes) in July 2026, marking the completion of a three-year,
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Dream Finders Homes seals $2.2 billion Beazer Homes deal
Dream Finders Homes has openly eyed Atlanta-based, energy-efficient homebuilder Beazer Homes since February of 2026. On Oct. 20, 2026, Dream
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Green Project of the Week: Cypress Cove
Built by Seasafe Homes, the Cypress Cove is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom coastal home in Florida. Coastal and waterfront lots bring
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Virginia receives $67 million for home energy efficiency projects
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the release of more than $67 million in available Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds to
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KB Home opens two new California communities
KB Home announced the opening of The Landing and The Meadows, two new communities within the Cypress Ranch master plan
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Green Project of the Week: LEED Gold-certified in Glenview
This 9,700-square-foot, transitional prairie-style home performs beyond its beautiful design; the home is LEED Gold-certified. Located in Glenview, Ill., the
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Flagstaff, Arizona, adopts 2024 building and fire codes
The Flagstaff City Council formally adopted the 2024 Suite of Building and Fire Codes, which were first introduced on Sept.
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Rebuilding begins for 60-home community after Maui wildfires
Nearly three years after the Maui wildfires destroyed both residential and commercial buildings in Lahaina, rebuilding is set to begin
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Green Project of the Week: 3005 Rae Dell
Located in Barton Hills, Texas, 3005 Rae Dell is a 4,240-square-foot, LEED-certified home. Built by Hayes Builders, the home blends
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Lennar’s new neighborhood showcases future home energy use
In a collaborative effort between Lennar and Dandelion Energy, a new residential development in Colorado showcases the future of home
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3 cities advance green building priorities
Across the United States, cities continue to demonstrate that sustainability is a shared initiative. Cities drive over 70% of global
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Phius-certified projects are moving faster
A recent analysis of Phius-certified buildings’ completion time in Massachusetts and New York revealed a downward trend in the number
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Green Project of the Week: Craven Gap Residence
Located in Asheville, N.C., the Craven Gap Residence sits on five acres, with views overlooking Beaverdam Valley. The project is
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Natural lighting’s role in wellness-inspired design
Builders, architects and designers have seen an increasing desire for wellness-inspired design. Homeowners want a residence that enhances daily living
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Springfield, Missouri proposes update to building codes
The Springfield City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance to update building regulations to the 2024 International Building
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USGBC California releases major update to wildfire rebuilding
USGBC California releases major update to wildfire rebuilding, community organizations, builders, utilities, insurers and resilience experts working on the ground,”
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Green Project of the Week: Hilltop Ell
Set within an existing hilltop clearing in upstate New York, the Hilltop Ell is an energy-efficient home built around views
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Illinois EPA makes strides towards reaching net zero emissions
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, outlining its goal to reach net-zero emissions
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Flagstaff, Arizona, proposes building, energy and fire code updates
The Flagstaff City Council is considering a first read of the proposed 2024 Suite of Building and Fire Codes updates,
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Malibu issues 100th reconstruction permit in the Palisades
Malibu, Calif., reached two milestones in the city’s efforts toward rebuilding after the January 2025 Palisades Fire. First, the city
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KB Home opens Lakeside Bluffs in Washington
KB Home announced the opening of Lakeside Bluffs, a new community offering personalized townhomes in Lake Stevens, Wash. The three-story
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Green Project of the Week: 5685 Skyline Blvd
Scott O’Hara Construction, Inc., built this net-zero Californian home as an all-electric home. Located in Martinez, Calif., the 5685 Skyline
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Michigan wows market with concrete dome house listing
Located in Brighton, Mich., an energy-efficient concrete dome house with mid-century features has been listed for $499,900. The 2,457-square-foot home
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Green Project of the Week: Field
Built by Patriot Custom Homes, the Field project received a HERS rating of 20 and is ENERGY STAR certified. The
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Denver adopts updated energy rules
The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency adopted updated rules to the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy. The new
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Why fire-resilient construction matters in Texas luxury homes
According to recent data, Texas now has over 244,000 properties sitting in moderate-or-greater wildfire risk zones. In 2025, the state
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Builders turn to NGBS for code compliance
Builders, as well as local jurisdictions, are increasingly turning to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) for an alternative code
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How to reduce hidden hazards through smarter interiors
A beautiful, healthy home goes beyond looks. Designers, homebuilders, and renovators must consider long-term maintenance, ventilation, material choices, storage and
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ICC finalizes 2027 building codes
The International Code Council (ICC) released the final results of the Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote, marking
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Green Project of the Week: Newfield
Mattamy Homes announced a new master planned community, Newfield. The community is designed to be the epitome of connectivity and
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California strengthens rules for home landscaping
On Aug. 19, 2026, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection reached a new compromise for California’s Zone Zero,
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Meritage Homes completes 14,500 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2025
Meritage Homes recently published its 2025 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Data Update. According to the report, Meritage Homes delivered nearly
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New Hampshire’s portable solar law goes into effect in 2027
New Hampshire’s new law regarding balcony solar panels is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The law
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