Should the Government Buy At-Risk Coastal Homes?
Buying a home on the coast could mean spending millions for a picturesque ocean view, sandy beaches…
$600 Million LEED-Certified Ski Resort Coming Soon to Colorado
A LEED-certified ski resort is coming to Snowmass, Colo., and it will house a 53-unit condo…
Roughly 35 Million Homes Are at ‘High Risk’ From a Natural Disaster
A new study by CoreLogic found nearly one-third of the nation’s housing to be at risk of a natural…
Fulton Homes Takes Home Three EPA Partner Awards
Arizona-based home builder Fulton Homes became the first builder to rack up three of the…
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Environmental
Environmental Rulings Affecting Residential Construction Put on Pause
Two environmental rules affecting the housing industry were paused last week as the Biden administration enacted a regulatory freeze.
Green Design
A Time Without Tap Water is Coming, Here’s How Builders Can Help
Day Zero, the day tap water is no longer available, is creeping close for major cities, such as Los Angeles and New York.
Affordability
Rising Sea Levels May Wipe Out Thousands of Affordable Housing Units
With rising sea levels and increasing risks of floods throughout the country, there are nearly 24,500 affordable housing units at risk, according t
Housing Markets
Socioeconomic Factors Now Affect a Community's Disaster Risk Rating
Proximity to the ocean is no longer the key factor in determining an area’s coastal flooding risk.
Market Data + Trends
Study Suggests Decreasing Buyer Interest in Coastal Homes
Buyers would rather not try their luck with at-risk property—and that means coastal homes, too.
Award-Winning Projects
Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency
Winners of the U.S. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects
Resilient Construction
3 Ways to Use Building Codes to Slow Climate Change
Architects, builders, manufacturers, and inspectors have a role to play in improving energy efficiency and resiliency through building codes
Sustainability
Is Cross-Laminated Timber Really a Green Solution?
Cross-laminated timber (CLT), is touted as a more sustainable option for building construction than concrete and steel. But is it really?
Energy Efficiency
2020 IECC Will Lead to Significant Carbon Emissions Reductions
The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is nearly finalized.
Environmental
Concrete Industry Reduces Carbon Footprint by 13% Over Five Years
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) members have lowered their carbon footprint by 13% in five years, according to an association new
