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New wildfire prevention rule could override building restrictions
New wildfire-resistant building standards are taking effect across Central Oregon, requiring fire-hardened materials in new home construction. The measure allows…
Homeowners want sustainable interior design
In 2026, the biggest interior design trends homeowners are embracing sustainability, comfort and personality. From furniture selections to floor plans,…
Green Project of the Week: Awbrey Butte Net Zero Craftsman
Solaire Homebuilders’ net-zero, electric, custom craftsman home in Bend, Ore., was designed to be sustainable and reflective of the homeowners’…
2026 Florida Construction Laws and Updates
In Florida, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for residential construction and the state’s overall dedication to…
FORTIFIED program reaches 100,000 certifications
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) announced the FORTIFIED program reached the milestone of over 100,000 designations….
Green Project of the week: PHNX Development
PHNX Development’s project, the Yosemite Lake House balances the challenges of building in a wildfire-vulnerable area with sustainability, comfort and…
USGBC shares March advocacy and policy highlights
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) engages in advocacy across the state, local and federal level for green building initiatives…
IBHS expands Wildfire Prepared designation program
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), announced the expansion of its Wildfire Prepared designation program to an…
Green Project of the Week: Del Ray Net-Zero Home
Architect Deborah Buelow of Cedar Architecture in Alexandria, Va., not only designed an 8,200-square-foot net-zero home for a family of…
RESNET releases annual report
The Residential Energy Service Network (RESNET), the national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification systems in the…
