Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?
A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers
Study Shows More Home Builders Adopting Green Building Practices, Products
A new study finds a marked increase in the number of home builders embracing eco-conscious, sustainable practices and products
Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. 18, and comments must be submitted by Oct. 2, 2023
The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis
A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert
A Call to Action: New Professional Titles Emerge to Reduce Housing’s Carbon Footprint
Industry leaders are employing the help of climate experts to discover and implement more climate-conscious building practices
Meet the Zero Energy Ready Home Program Version 2
The latest version of the ZERH program aims to push home energy efficiency and performance to the next level
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Net Zero North American Leadership Coalition Gears Up for Second Summit
More than 250 of sustainability’s cutting-edge practitioners will gather in Boston
Steps to Starting a Green Building Program
Builders considering going green should take a holistic, systems approach to the home
Palo Duro Homes: a Lifetime of Commitment to Zero Energy
Father-son team Jerry and Tom Wade of Palo Duro Homes have built a legacy for advancing energy efficiency in housing
10 of the World’s Greenest Cities
Scandinavia takes the lead, as four of its capitals make the list.
Zillow Features a LEED Platinum-Certified Luxury Home in New England
There aren’t that many residences with LEED certifications, let alone one certified Platinum. A 3,829-square-foot home in Connecticut, entirely…
Building Science: Zero Energy Ready Homes for All Climates and Price Points
In zero energy ready homes, all or most of a home’s annual energy consumption can be offset with renewable energy, significantly reducing annual electricity costs.
USGBC report shows growth in green home demand
According to the report, 150,000 homes are LEED certified.
USGBC announces 2013 LEED for Homes award winners
The LEED for Homes Awards recognize projects, developers, and homebuilders that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in residential green building.
