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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…
Indoor air quality legislation introduced in Congress
The new legislation is introduced in Congress the Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act. It would establish an assessment and…
Clearing the Path for Sustainable Residential Construction
As homebuilders work to differentiate themselves and provide a high-performance home to their customers, RESNET’s Network of HERS Raters provide…
The 700,000th Certified NGBS Green Home
Home Innovation Research Labs recently reached the certification of the 700,000th green home to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS)….
