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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Sustainable Design
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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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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Green Project of the Week: Ohio Passive House
Engineer-turned-builder Stephen Rhodes and his wife Becca Rhodes built Ohio’s first ever Passive House Institute United States (Phius) design certified
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LP Building Solutions launches LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB
On March 3, 2026, LP Building Solutions (LP) announced the launch of LP BurnGuard™ Fire-Retardant-Treated (FRT) Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
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Oregon wildfire rebuild results in energy efficient homes
On Sept. 8, 2020, the Almeda Fire in Oregon burned approximately 3,000 acres and damaged more than 3,000 structures; over
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Green Project of the Week: California Green House
Robert Fortunato’s Green Idea House in Hermosa Beach, Calif., has been producing more energy than it consumes for over a
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Luxurious, sustainable kitchen design trends
Kitchen design trends in 2026 will continue to evolve with new building materials, innovative layouts and cutting-edge technology, all prioritizing
Read MoreAward-Winning Sustainability
Sweet Fern in Asheville, N.C., designed by Alair Asheville | Red Tree is excelling the standard for sustainable home building.
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Boston introduces new heat pump technology
In one of the oldest cities in America new technology is introduced to aging buildings. Boston is moving away from
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Award-Winning Net-Zero Smart Home
Fairway’s Edge, an award-winning home built by Urban NW Homes in Camas, Wash., sets a new standard for green building
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Future homes might be framed with recycled plastic
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers are using recycled plastic to 3D print construction-grade beams, trusses and other structural
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City Ventures open eco-responsible homes in La Habra
On Feb. 5, 2026, City Ventures, California’s leading builder of solar-powered, ecologically responsible homes, announced the official Grand Opening of
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NYC Mayor Mamdani announces clean, heat pump investment
On Feb. 4, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $38.4 million investment to install clean, reliable heat
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DC opens first net-zero affordable housing project
On Jan. 29,2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington DC cut the ribbon on the city’s first net-zero affordable housing project.
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Green Project of the Week: Cape Cod
This contemporary summer home in Cape Cod, Mass., designed by Neubauer Ennis Architects, is not only a net-zero project, but
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Beazer Homes’ Bold Benchmark
In 2020, Beazer Homes was the first builder to publicly commit to building 100% of their homes as Zero Energy
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Senator introduces new home credit for builders
On Jan. 29, 2026, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Lowering Home Energy Costs Act. If signed into
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2026 multi-attribute sustainable products
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) highlighted nine multi-attribute products that take a holistic approach to sustainability. Sustainable products that
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2026 sustainable landscaping trends
Jim Dunphy’s Landscaping, a company based in Derlan, N.J. with decades of experience serving New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, is
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Green Project of the Week: Davidson Passive House
This project is the first fully certified Passive House in Davidson, N.C. Development of the house started in 2020 by
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USGBC promotes use of sustainably sourced wood
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recognition of sustainable wood standards in LEED. This allows wood sourced from
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Green Project of the week: Bowebird Design LLC
Michael Cockram the principal designer of Bowebird Design LLC initiated the first-ever certified passive house in Arkansas. It was built
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A Turning Point Year for Green Building
John Danielian reflects on a year of steady innovation, collaboration and market resilience has positioned high-performance home building to enter 2026
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Malo Paso hides in Plain Sight
A once in a lifetime opportunity executed with elegance Blending into the hillside in Monterey County, a sprawling custom home,
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Designing Passively in an Urban Environment
Lauren Thomsen Design defies notions that sustainable single-family building is impossible in cities, GHB awards the Northern Liberties Passive Rowhouse
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Green and sustainable homes are becoming the first choice
Green homes have moved from a niche idea to a mainstream housing choice as homeowners look for ways to reduce
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Designing Passively in an Urban Environment
Lauren Thomsen Design defies notions that sustainable single-family building is impossible in cities, GHB awards the Northern Liberties Passive Rowhouse
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New construction material absorbs CO2 and sets quickly
Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed a carbon-negative building material called enzymatic structural material (ESM), which could significantly change sustainable
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