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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Wind uplift tests help assess home hurricane resilience
Two types of tests can help determine a roof's endurance
California water efficiency regulations may discourage home improvements
Four-year-old Senate bill requires water-efficient fixtures for additions and remodels
First quarter 2014 LEED rating system addenda now available
Seventy-one total new LEED interpretations now offered by USGBC
Innovative materials could transform the future of sustainable building
Bacteria-infused concrete, hybrid bricks among results of product design challenge
Several myths hinder installation of green roofs on residential properties
Fear of leaks is among the most prevalent misconceptions
The incandescent light bulb is not dead
More efficient incadescents are hitting the market as an alternative to more expensive compact fluorescents or LEDs
Architect sentenced to a year in jail for firefighter's death
Outdoor fireplaces hidden inside the house violated local building codes.
Precast concrete duplex in Edmonton, Alberta achieves net zero
Insulation values are approximately three times the amount of an average home
Architect sentenced to a year in jail for firefighter's death
Outdoor fireplace hidden inside violated local building codes
Codes + Standards
United Association, NRDC seek major plumbing code changes
Coalition pushing insulation for all hot water piping systems in 2015 code updates
