Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates
The 45-day public comment period for draft 2 of the 2024 NGBS begins on April 12, 2024
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 Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code
The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) hampers the return on investment for builders and homebuyers
New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info
A one-page, consumer-friendly label is now available for all homes in the RESNET Registry
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
Utah’s Housing Recovery Hinges on Federal Permitting Reform
Despite a fast pace of new-construction projects statewide, demand for housing in Utah continues to outpace supply. Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
RISE wants input for rooftop solar PV system survey
NRCA will help assess contractors' experience with rooftop solar PV
Rocky Mountain Institute founder’s house features thick walls, no heating system
A mixture of concrete, sandstone, and polyurethane helps the structure retain heat all day and overnight.
Minnesota governor stops effort to repeal sprinkler mandate for large new homes
Builders say the law would cost them an extra $4,500, while firefighters argue it's necessary.
Gypsum Association releases updates to wallboard repair standards
New best practices cover joint ridging and screw or nail pops.
Canadian real estate market may be headed for major price correction
Ratings agencies recommend that the Canadian government should step in to slow borrowing.
Washington State makes it easier for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels
Changes to state law could reduce project costs up to $2,500
Big banks considering ending lending ties to FHA; could harm low-income borrower
The FHA has traditionally been a last-resort mortgage resource for this buyer group.
Fairfax County, Va., toughens green standards
The changes were made to reflect updates to green building rating systems.
USGS updates National Seismic Hazard Maps
Futures analysis indicates 42 of the 50 states could reasonably experience an earthquake in the next 50 years.
BioCasa_82 in Italy sets high bar on sustainability
Aiming for LEED Platinum, the home discharges 60 percent fewer emissions than average buildings.
