Month: January 2024

The 2024 Challenges Builders to Face According to the January 2024 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), high-interest rates were a significant issue for 90% of builders in 2023, and 77% expect them to… Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/01/builder-top-challenges-2024

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A Complete Guide to the 5 Principles of Sustainable Construction When you think of industries that could use a sustainability upgrade, the construction sector might not immediately spring to mind — but it actually holds some of the greatest potential for change. Sustainable… Read More Greener Ideal https://greenerideal.com/news/building/principles-of-sustainable-construction/

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Building Energy Efficient Homes Missy Buttrum is back from HomeWire Realty and NuGen Homes. She is introducing us to building energy efficient homes. She is joined by Ryan Lettau of Home Team Energy. In 2010, Ryan set out on his solar… Read More TMJ 4 https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/building-energy-efficient-homes

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Building a Greener Tomorrow: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Construction Welcome to an exploration of sustainable construction, a guide that delves into the intricacies of responsible building practices. In an age where environmental awareness is paramount, let’s embark on a detailed… Read More Medium https://medium.com/@shengeliailia18/building-a-greener-tomorrow-a-comprehensive-guide-to-sustainable-construction-5d432c634950

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New Mexico Construction Industries Commission Votes To Adopt Energy Efficient Building Codes That Support Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Recognizing the growing market demand for electric vehicles and the demand for charging they create, the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission voted last week to adopt both the 2021 Commercial Energy Conservation Code and the 2021 Residential Energy Conservation Code. The adoption of these… Read More LA Daily Post https://ladailypost.com/new-mexico-construction-industries-commission-votes-to-adopt-energy-efficient-building-codes-that-support-electric-vehicle-infrastructure/

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Inside the $800,000 Experiment to Turn a Frank Lloyd Wright Into a Net-Zero Energy Home Within weeks, she was in contract to buy the house for $1,126,800, about 10% below asking, which, to a New Yorker, seemed like a bargain. The house had a lot going for it. It is part of a gracious neighborhood of… Read More Washington Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/net-zero-frank-lloyd-wright-illinois-e1db058e

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Zero-Carbon Homes Exist. Can You Live in One? You drive up a gated cobblestone driveway, past carefully curated drought-tolerant gardens, to your 16,000 square-foot Malibu home, plug in your EV, and walk through the grand lanai to admire the ocean view… Read More KCRW https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/kcrw-features/net-zero-carbon-house

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What Does a Zero-Carbon Mansion Look Like? It’s known as Zero Two, as it’s the second completed home in an eco-conscious development by Crown Point Estates overlooking California’s County Line Beach, which the Beach Boys made famous in their 1963 hit… Read More Mansion Global https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/what-does-a-zero-carbon-mansion-look-like-66ec8bb2

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Mitigating Climate Change With Green Building Products To mitigate climate change, build sustainably and advocate for human health and equity, green builders must keep apprised of options in equipment, materials and more. Read More USGBC https://www.usgbc.org/articles/7-green-building-products-explore-2024

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$65 Million US Funding Opportunity for Hydropower and Marine Energy Technologies The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a new funding opportunity related to hydropower and marine energy technologies, with approximately $65 million expected to… Read More Offshore Energy https://www.offshore-energy.biz/65-million-us-funding-opportunity-for-hydropower-and-marine-energy-technologies/

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