Why Passive House Design Holds Such Promise for Multifamily Development As developers respond to acute demand, Passive House design can ensure that the housing we build will be compact, efficient, durable and economically profitable. Read More Commercial Observer https://commercialobserver.com/2023/01/why-passive-house-design-holds-such-promise-for-multifamily-development/
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Santa Monica Takes Steps Towards an Electric Future with New Building Codes Going Into Effect
Santa Monica Takes Steps Towards an Electric Future with New Building Codes Going Into Effect Two new building codes that went into effect require all newly built constructions within city limits to be all-electric and include an increased number of electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces as part of efforts to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. Read More Santa Monica Daily Press https://smdp.com/2023/01/20/electric-buildings/
Read MoreFirst HARMON Community to be Certified by the National Green Building Standard
First HARMON Community to be Certified by the National Green Building Standard Build-to-Rent Community by Crescent Communities and Pretium Expands Housing Choice in Desirable Market Read More Cision https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harmon-five-points-leasing-soon-301726063.html
Read MoreFeds Offering States $1.2 Billion to Adopt More Stringent Energy Codes
Feds Offering States $1.2 Billion to Adopt More Stringent Energy Codes Embedded in two recent pieces of massive legislation was some $1.2 billion in incentives specifically for states to update their energy codes for new homes. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/01/federal-energy-code-adoption-grants
Read MoreGovernor Hochul Announces More than $390M to Build More than 1,600 Affordable, Efficient and Supportive Homes
Governor Hochul Announces More than $390M to Build More than 1,600 Affordable, Efficient and Supportive Homes Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $390 million has been awarded through bonds and subsidies to create or preserve more than 1,600 affordable, sustainable and supportive homes across the state. Read More Governor Hochul https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-more-390-million-financing-build-more-1600-affordable-and-supportive
Read MoreIRA Update: It’s a Go for Green Building Tax Incentives
IRA Update: It’s a Go for Green Building Tax Incentives The United States Green Building Council’s federal legislative director shares the latest IRA news for green builders. Read More USGBC https://www.usgbc.org/articles/ira-update-it-s-go-green-building-tax-incentives
Read MoreFannie Mae Selects Five Proposals to Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing through $5 Million Innovation Challenge
Fannie Mae Selects Five Proposals to Help Advance Racial Equity in Housing through $5 Million Innovation Challenge Fannie Mae announced the selection of five organizations to receive deliverable-based contracts under the Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge, a nationwide competition to help advance racial equity in housing. Read More Fannie Mae https://www.fanniemae.com/newsroom/fannie-mae-news/fannie-mae-selects-five-proposals-help-advance-racial-equity-housing-through-5-million-innovation
Read MoreOregon Eyes Housing, Focusing on Energy Efficiency
Oregon Eyes Housing, Focusing on Energy Efficiency State Rep. Pam Marsh said most of the upcoming legislation for new and existing buildings will come from recommendations made by the Resilient Buildings Task Force, a committee made up of legislators and a… Read More OPB https://www.opb.org/article/2023/01/20/oregon-climate-change-energy-efficient-housing-green-renters-government/
Read MoreDevelopers Seek To Create Solar Neighborhood
Developers Seek To Create Solar Neighborhood An Ann Arbor developer is building one of the first 100% solar-powered, carbon-neutral and fossil fuel-free communities in the U.S. Read More Lansing City Pulse https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/developers-seek-to-create-solar-neighborhood,37730
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