Sustainable Building Strategies
Enhancing your building practices can optimize energy efficiency and comfort while protecting structures from moisture and environmental stressors Sustainable building
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Sustainable Design
Colorado launches Building Code to encourage Efficient Homes
Colorado has adopted a new climate-focused building code that will take effect statewide on July 1, 2026, requiring all cities
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Green Project of the Week: Living Village at Yale
The new residential complex for Yale University’s Divinity School (YDS), dubbed the Living Village, opened doors to its first residents.
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Low-Tech, High-Performance
Passive Strategies for Reducing Operational Carbon According to Architecture 2030, drawing on data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and
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Willoughby Corner Opens With Nearly Two Hundred Affordable Homes
Colorado’s largest Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) development has completed its first phase of production, opening 192 affordable homes. Planned
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Prioritizing Fire-Resistant Features is a Sound Investment
Western homebuilders are integrating fire-resistant materials and features to safeguard communities in high-risk regions Living in the Western U.S. comes
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Why energy efficiency matters in today’s housing market
Energy efficiency has become increasingly important to both buyers and sellers as it promises lower utility bills, longer-lasting features and
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Green Project of the Week: 213 Big Bradley Drive
In Wendell, NC, 213 Big Bradley Drive, a certified NGBS Green Home, is our green project of the week. The
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Santa Fe Students Build ‘Tiny’ Homes to Test Energy Efficiency Codes
The Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association (SFAHBA) recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity and a local nonprofit called YouthWorks
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Green Project of the Week: Klima Architecture
Chris Price is leading the standard in green projects and home building. The founder of Klima Architecture develops homes that
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Luxury homeowners opt for energy efficiency
Luxury homeowners in the Las Vegas Valley are increasingly adopting solar panels, battery storage systems and energy management apps to
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Unveiling of steel modular home aimed to help with affordable housing
A Louisville, Kentucky residential lot just became home to the country’s first LEED Platinum-certified steel modular home. Modular construction offers
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Beyond Green: Unlocking the Secrets of Energy-Efficient Architecture
Homes that are designed to be energy-efficient not only cut energy bills, but also provide cleaner air, insulated temperatures and
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Stanford Professor’s Zero Net Energy Home
Stanford Professor demonstrates the future of green energy in the classroom and at home. Mark Z. Jacobson, Professor of Civil and
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Green Project of the Week: The Bridge
Nestled in the oldest neighborhood in Ann Arbor, MI, The Bridge combines timeless craftsmanship with the future of sustainable living.
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CITY Furniture’s Fourth Annual Green Summit Brings Together Clean Energy Champions
At CITY Furniture’s fourth annual Green Summit in Tamarac, Florida, attendees were engaged in conversations surrounding green energy, sustainable living
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Why Sustainable Real Estate Projects Deliver Better Returns
Green real estate delivers strong financial returns, with LEED-certified properties commanding up to 20% higher rents and cutting energy costs
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The Numbers Behind Green Multifamily Projects
Green construction is gaining momentum especially in multifamily housing, where sustainable upgrades like LED lighting, smart HVAC systems, rooftop solar
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Coral Gables prioritizes building resilience
The United States Conference of Mayors featured Coral Gables’ commitment to resilient buildings in the 2025 USCM Best Practices Report.
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Five unusual ways to make buildings greener (literally)
In cities worldwide, the integration of plants in buildings is increasingly common. Some methods spin off of ideas that were
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Energy-Efficient Homes Are the Future of Sustainable Wealth
Due to less dependency on the grid, energy-efficient homes suffer less exposure to volatile markets and can lead to great
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Sustainable construction in Tampa: Building a greener future
The city of Tampa faces extreme environmental hazards like heat waves and sea levels rising. The Green Tampa Initiative strives
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U.S. Green Building Council Certifies Milestone Green Housing Unit
The U.S. Green Building Council announced the certification of its 50,000th LEED green housing unit, marking a major milestone for
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Innovations Driving Energy Efficiency in Modern Residential Construction
Energy-efficient home design is gaining popularity as homeowners and builders seek to reduce energy costs, improve comfort and lower carbon
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One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
California lawmakers passed a landmark bill that exempts most urban infill housing projects from the California Environmental Quality Act, removing
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Sustainable Materials and Smart Energy Solutions in Modern Home Construction
Homeowners and builders are increasingly turning to sustainable materials, smart technologies and energy-efficient systems to reduce environmental impact and lower
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State Legislative Trends for Spring 2025
State legislatures across the U.S. are advancing policies aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, promoting electrification, and fostering sustainable building practices.
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Bexar County Invests in Green Home Initiatives to Promote Sustainability
Bexar County Commissioners Court has approved a $75,000 contract with Build San Antonio Green (BSAG) to implement energy and emissions
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USGBC Releases Green Finance Guidance to Support Sustainable Building Projects
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced a new member-exclusive resource aimed at assisting stakeholders in navigating green finance
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California Weighs Pause on Building Code Updates to Curb Rising Housing Costs
California lawmakers are considering a proposal to freeze updates to the state’s building code in an effort to address soaring
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Green Project of the Week: Lakeside Net Zero Passive House
The Lakeside Net Zero Passive House, located in Michigan, has achieved LEED Platinum certification under the LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C:
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Green Project of the Week: Spring Valley Passive House
The Spring Valley Passive House in Ossining, New York, is a 3,585-square-foot custom home built by mechanical engineer Daniel Colombini.
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Green Project of the Week: Hog Mountain Circle
The 222 Hog Mountain Circle project in Fleischmanns, New York, serves as a model for sustainable home design and construction.
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