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U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2025 Board Members and Officers
Members of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently ratified a slate of three candidates for appointment to the organization’s
Sustainable Solutions
Office-to-Residential Conversions Continue to Grow
Office-to-residential conversions continue to grow in popularity throughout the United States amid widespread housing shortages, high office vacancy rates, flexible
Third Party Certifications
Home Innovation Research Lab Reaches 600,000-Home Milestone in NGBS Certification Program
Home Innovation Research Labs finished 2024 by certifying its 600,000th green home via the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) program.
Sustainable Design
New Era of Custom Homes Leans Into Long Term Energy Efficiency
From sustainability to flexibility, these trends represent a shift in what today’s buyers are looking for By Ryan McDaniel As
Resources
DOE Suspends Energy Efficiency Mandates on Key Home Appliances
Led by President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will postpone
Buidling Codes
New York Advances Gas Ban, On Track To Be First State Going All-Electric
The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council voted to recommend major updates to New York’s building code, which is
Health and Wellness
The 10 Healthiest Communities in America
The healthiest communities in America are concentrated in the midwest says U.S. News and World Report. According to SF Gate,
