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Global partnership launched to align sustainable building materials
Six leading global green building organizations — including the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Building Research Establishment (BRE), Green Building…
Climate-friendly wooden buildings rise across U.S. and Europe
Mass timber construction is experiencing rapid growth in the U.S., expanding by about 20% annually and marking 2025 as a…
What you need to know about LEED v5 O+M recertification
LEED v5 introduces a more flexible, data-driven and forward-thinking approach to sustainable building certification, offering tools and guidance for both…
New Homes Rise with Strengthened Building Energy Codes
Recent studies show that updated building energy codes have not slowed new home construction, despite claims from some large builders…
California’s ‘Zone Zero’ rule sparks debate
After years of increasingly volatile wildfires, California moves forward to implement the “zone zero,” measure. This refers to the first…
Global Market for Green Building Materials and Technologies
The global market for green building materials and technologies is rapidly transforming the construction industry as sustainability becomes a top…
The Green Idea House that generates more energy than it uses
In California’s Hermosa Beach, a 1959 single-family home was remodeled to become the “Green Idea House,” a net-zero energy home….
Inside the 2025 High Performance Home Builder Summit
This September, the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) invites industry professionals to gather for the 2025 High Performance Home…
Green Home Builder interviews Mike Frey
Green Home Builder asks Mike Frey, Vice President of Noyes Development, questions about the current and future state of green home…
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…
