New study analyzes indoor air quality in homes
A study by Reinders Corporation, a climate solutions company, analyzed environmental data from the spring and summer in Fort Worth,
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Colorado town and county adopt new wildfire codes
Pitkin County and Aspen, Colo., adopted new wildfire resilient building codes in respective meetings last week. For both the county
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Ways to boost a project’s wildfire resilience
With the wildfire season approaching, resilience and endurance must be at the forefront of homebuilding. Changing building features or materials
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RESNET releases annual report
The Residential Energy Service Network (RESNET), the national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification systems in the
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Green Project of the Week: Zen House
Zen House by Minarc blends modern minimalism, nature, and sustainability into a sleek two-story residence, as well as a well-integrated Accessory
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Tri Pointe Homes announces LIVINGWELL
Tri Pointe Homes introduces LivingWell™, a new whole-home wellness initiative and the next evolution of its long-standing LivingSmart® sustainability platform. The
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Maine advances adoption of heat pump technology
On March 27, 2026, Governor Janet Mills announced $43 million in new Federal funding for Maine to support the installation
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Sawdust waste turned into fire-resistant building panels
Across the global timber industry, vast quantities of sawdust are generated as a byproduct of processing wood. Most of this
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New Oregon building code prioritizes energy-efficient heat pumps
A new building code in Oregon would require new homes to be built with energy-efficient heat pumps instead of ducted
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Builders Turn to Steel as Wildfire Threats Rise
Longer fire seasons and persistent drought conditions continue to increase wildfire intensity and frequency. In response, builders are now prioritizing
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California Aims to Simplify Plug-In Balcony Solar
On March 20, 2026, the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee approved a new bill that could significantly expand
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Phius changes certification requirements
Phius, the passive building standard and certifier announced they are changing certification requirements and pausing the requirement to earn the
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Global Solar Panel Market Soars
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the solar panel market size is projected to reach $330.4
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Green Project of the Week: Colorado Smart Home
Japanese-inspired architecture elegantly blends with the latest smart home technology in this 8,800-square-foot Colorado home. The client had a passion
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New law may limit Indianapolis’ energy benchmarking program
Indianapolis’ Thriving Buildings program incentivizes new developments to implement sustainable practices ahead of construction. The benchmark program also served as
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USGBC shares February advocacy and policy highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal level for green building initiatives
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Sustainable Construction Practices Reshape the Industry
As developers, engineers and policymakers respond to growing environmental concerns, sustainable construction practices are rapidly reshaping the global building industry.
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California’s local agencies advance groundwater sustainability
On March 12, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the final version of California’s Groundwater: Bulletin 118 –
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Green Project of the Week: Versa Villa
Versa Villa in California, built by Ultra-luxury architect and developer Ardie Tavangarian, is designed to withstand wildfires for up to
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Danielian Associates shares completed NorCal projects
Danielian Associates, award-winning architecture and planning studio announces their recently completed project in collaboration with K. Hovnanian® Homes. This design
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Nick Slevin Returns to NBC’s The Water Zone to Spotlight Water Innovation Through the ABC Green Home Project
Since its launch in 2011, the ABC Green Home Project, created by Builder Media, has spent fifteen years demonstrating how
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NGBS reaches 750,000th project certification
The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) recently certified their 750,000th green project. This milestone comes as 2025 marked the second
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Oregon makes dual-purpose heat pumps default appliances
Oregon has adopted new rules to boost cleaner heating and cooling systems, making dual-purpose heat pumps the default appliances for
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Water efficiency becomes part of sustainable home design
With freshwater remaining in short supply, water efficiency is becoming a key part of sustainable home design. In addition to
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USGBC announces top states for LEED in 2025
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released the top ten states for LEED in 2025. This list recognizes the states
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Colorado ranks in top-10 states in LEED-certified
According to the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2026 annual top-10 LEED list, the state of Colorado climbed six spots to
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ENERGY STAR oversight proposed to shift to DOE
In a Memorandum of Agreement released last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will no longer be the administrator of
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Portable solar panels near approval in Virginia
In an effort to save Virginians money and help them generate their own electricity, legislation allowing for portable solar generation
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Gov. Meyer signs executive order streamlining permit regulations
On Feb. 26, 2026, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across the state, making
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Denver launches public process to update energy code
On Feb. 26, 2026, Denver, Colo. launched a public process to update its energy code for new and renovated small
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2026 Landscaping trends highlight sustainability and functionality
Landscaping design is evolving to reflect a stronger emphasis on sustainability, usability and long-term value. Native plantings and climate-appropriate selections
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FRAMER Act now under consideration
The Freeing Residential Affordable markets from Excess Regulation (FRAMER) Act, aimed at lowering housing costs, is now under consideration. In
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Coastal Organic, the new sustainable design trend
Coastal organic is a new design trend that incorporates sustainable, wellness-based elements, focusing on interiors that feel open, clean and
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