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
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
Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022
To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification
Here Are the Most Sustainable U.S. Cities in 2022
These metros are working to reduce their carbon footprints by blazing a trail toward eco-friendly living and green building
The Future of Residential Construction Is Not on Land, but in (or Very Near) the Sea!
Builders are rising to meet the challenge, as homeowners pursue more resort options
The Wrongs of Make It Right in New Orleans' Affordable Housing
The legacy of the Make It Right Foundation's failed efforts to restore and revive underserved neighborhoods in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward goes well beyond leaky roofs and toxic mold
Sustainability
The Future of Residential Construction Is Not on Land, but in (or Very Near) the Sea!
Builders are rising to meet the challenge, as homeowners pursue more resort options
Resilient Construction
The Wrongs of Make It Right in New Orleans' Affordable Housing
The legacy of the Make It Right Foundation's failed efforts to restore and revive underserved neighborhoods in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward goes well beyond leaky roofs and toxic mold
NAHB
NAHB Members Dominate Green Building Awards
A number of NAHB members were recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) for green building excellence
Green Projects
Off-Grid Minnesota 'Wattage Cottage' Wins Most Innovative Green Home of the Year
The Cuyuna mountain home is a self-sustainable escape from the outside world
Energy Efficiency
Decarbonization Efforts Largely Exclude Affordable Housing
Affordable housing projects could perhaps benefit the most from renewable energy and eco-friendly building solutions, but decarbonization efforts aren’t geared toward multifamily construction
Local Builders
Longtime Tucson Green Building Pioneer Dies at 88
Builder John Wesley Miller is remembered for his transformative building practices and his lasting impact on Tucson home building
Building Materials
Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain
Prices and lead times for traditional building materials continue to increase across the globe, but natural products and alternative construction methods may offer a solution
NAHB
NAHB Chairman’s Message: Development of Next National Green Building Standard Underway
Home Innovation Research Labs has begun the process of developing the next edition of the ICC-700 NGBS, the national standard used to define and measure sustainable design and construction
Green Projects
The Luxury Real Estate Market Is Doubling Down on Its Carbon Footprint
New building initiatives taking over the luxury market aim to reduce carbon emissions for the long term
Green Projects
This Off-Grid Colorado Project Lays the Groundwork for Green Housing’s Future
The resilient and energy efficient VISION House offers a glimpse into the future of eco-conscious construction
