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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Marketing of green homes needs improvement
RE/MAX chief of energy solutions says builders need to make the benefits abundantly clear to homeowners
Insurance giant sues nearly 200 Illinois communities for failing to prepare for climate change
Even if the lawsuit fails, experts say it could push cities toward better disaster prevention measures.
Dikes, water pumps, and parks will help New York City area be more resilient
The city will be adding the structures as flood protection measures courtesy of $1 billion in federal funding.
Arizona drywall contractor to pay fine, back wages for worker misclassification
More than 445 workers who were stripped of worker protections will receive $556,000 in overtime back wages
Robert A.M. Stern argues for revival of the planned garden suburb
Architect says garden suburbs can provide affordable, diverse housing options in cities like Detroit
Residential water heater efficiency requirements to change in 2015
According to the Department of Energy, the standards will save approximately 3.3 quads of energy and $63 billion in energy costs for products shipped between 2015 and 2044.
Researchers analyze impact of attic duct system on energy efficiency in Stockton, Calif.
A California-based research project shows proper placement of ductwork can increase cooling power efficiency up to 74 percent.
Home builders pressure officials to ease up on new building codes in Illinois
Contractors argue their costs have been increased, while code proponents say codes level the playing field.
Resiliency measures for hurricanes can help with tornadoes
Items like hurricane clips and reinforced windows could reduce or prevent damage on the edges of tornadoes
Winter Park, Fla. officials tout benefits of codes and code inspectors
Adherence to codes could be the difference between saving or losing a house in a natural disaster
