Constructing a Greener Future
Sustainable construction is revolutionising the industry, focusing on energy efficiency and eco-friendly materials. In the realm of construction, the paradigm
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Heat Pumps Are for a More Sustainable Future
It’s a common experience: Rhode Islanders interested in switching to modern heat pump technology — which is both more efficient
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Lowering Costs for Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades
Home Efficiency Rebates are designed for homeowners who are implementing comprehensive measures to lower their energy consumption. Those who achieve
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Unsuspecting Suburban Oregon Home Has LEED Platinum Certification
Pringle Creek is an unsuspecting community located in Salem, Oregon. One of the homes of which boasts a LEED Platinum
Read MoreMassachusetts Legislation Seeks to Build on State Order to Phase Out Natural Gas
Climate activists and legislators in Massachusetts are pushing a series of bills aimed at stopping further expansions of the natural
Read MoreClimate Risk Disclosure Requirements Are Here to Stay
You’ve likely read articles about the many lawsuits on both sides of the recently finalized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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Why Building Codes Could Be Key in Reducing State’s Climate Impact
In the fight against climate change, attention often gravitates towards shiny solar panels, spinning wind turbines, rapid electric vehicles, advanced
Read MoreGreen Homes: The Future of Homebuilding
The focus on health, wellness and sustainability has gained significant traction in real estate post-pandemic. Among homebuyers, green homes have
Read MoreRecap: 2024 Virginia Legislative Session
Virginia’s 2024 legislative session ran from Jan. 10 to March 9. USGBC tracked a flurry of bills related to clean
Read MoreWhy Buy a Home in a Green-Certified Building?
Buildings are a major source of energy use in the United States. Constructing new buildings, and then heating, cooling, and
Read MoreUSGBC Announces 2024 LEED for Cities Leadership Program Cohort
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the 2024 cohort of 12 cities selected to participate in its LEED
Read MoreNew Standards for Sustainable Building Materials
Climate change necessitates architecture and construction industry shift towards sustainable development, design changes, planning innovations, and net zero goals to
Read MoreWhat is Decarbonization?
Decarbonization aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon
Read MoreThe Future Of Construction: Why Sustainability Is A Hot Topic
The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of
Read MoreSustainable Construction Explained w/Carbon Architect Steven Biersteker
Steven Bierstaker of Thinkspace Architecture – walks us through nuanced layers of eco-friendly architecture, and reveals how #masstimber and low-carbon
Read MorePioneering Sustainable Urban Growth: Intelligent City’s Blueprint For The Future City
By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas. This shift signifies a
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Oregon Community Reduces Planet-Warming Pollution by Building Energy Efficiently
For centuries, people have known how to construct homes that are both comfortable and energy-efficient. Traditional techniques, like thick walls
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High Performance Homes at Wildera by Landsea Homes, San Tan Valley, AZ
HIGH PERFORMANCE HOMES NOW SELLING AT WILDERA BY LANDSEA HOMES IN PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA First phase of new community consists
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Energy Efficiency Upgrades That Attract Modern Homebuyers
In Pittsburgh, where the housing market fluctuates like the seasons, enhancing energy efficiency can distinguish your home and potentially boost
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Biden Requires New Hud-Backed Homes To Be Energy Efficient
The new policy from the Biden administration mandates that hundreds of thousands of upcoming homes, financed with federal assistance, must
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Updated Home Energy Efficiency Standards Could Affect 1 in 4 Homes
The final energy efficiency standards for new home construction have been announced by the US Departments of Housing and Urban
Read MoreBeazer Homes Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates
Beazer Homes came out with quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share.
Read MoreCustom-Designed Homes Today: Busting the Myths of Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Cost, Comfort and Style
While our custom residential clients today have a sustainability mindset, 15 or 20 years ago people were less focused on
Read MoreMove-Ins Now Available at Green Building-Rated Modera EaDo
Modera EaDo features 377 well-appointed apartment homes, cutting-edge amenity spaces and a chic wrap-style design. The community, which features a
Read MoreLGI Homes Offers First Built Green Certified Homes in Tacoma, Washington
Located only four miles from downtown Tacoma, Heritage Gardens is the most central community LGI has constructed in Pierce County.
Read MoreAdvancing a Greener Future Through Sustainable Housing Initiatives
Sustainable housing was once a niche concept, but it has moved its address to the front lines of architectural innovation
Read MoreBeazer Homes Announces Development of Energy-Efficient Community in Georgia
The Atlanta Division President of Beazer Homes, Kyle Lyne, emphasized that all homes in the GreenHouse community will meet the
Read MoreProposed Alaska-wide Building Code Aims for Safer, Energy-Efficient Homes
The members of the Alaska State Home Building Association would like to address concerns about House Bill 150 and Senate
Read MoreBiden Mandates Energy Efficiency for New HUD-Backed Homes
Hundreds of thousands of new homes that will be built or bought with federal help are required to have highly
Read MoreSustainable Homebuilding: A Comprehensive Guide to the Five Principles
When you think of industries that could use a sustainability upgrade, the construction sector might not immediately spring to mind
Read MoreBenefits of Net Zero
Benefits of Net Zero Research for the project’s annual Socio-Economic Impact Report shows that it is not enough simply to
Read MoreArchitectural Studio Designs Climate-Proof Mirrored Homes
Architectural Studio Designs Climate-Proof Mirrored Homes Architectural studio Inaba Williams Architecture designed two climate-proof, net-zero-energy mirrored homes in Santa Monica,
Read MoreSustainable Home Projects Help Build a Greener Future
Sustainable Home Projects Help Build a Greener Future Arguably, we as a society are to blame for the current condition
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