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‘Electrify Arlington’ in Step With New Climate Law

‘Electrify Arlington’ in Step With New Climate Law The town has become one of 10 communities in Massachusetts that have secured local approval and have submitted home-rule petitions to make electrical power a requirement. Read More Your Arlington https://www.yourarlington.com/arlington-archives/town-school/environment/20652-electify-081522.html

Ann Arbor Neighborhood to be 100% ‘Net-Zero,’ Run on Solar Power and Geothermal Energy

Ann Arbor Neighborhood to be 100% ‘Net-Zero,’ Run on Solar Power and Geothermal Energy Every residence being built in the Veridian at County Farm ecovillage will be powered by solar panels instead of oil and gas. Read More Fox 2 Detroit https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ann-arbor-neighborhood-to-be-100-net-zero-run-on-solar-power-and-geothermal-energy

Architects Celebrate Climate Action and Community Investment in the Inflation Reduction Act

Architects Celebrate Climate Action and Community Investment in the Inflation Reduction Act The Inflation Reduction Act includes about $370 billion in energy and climate-related spending, making it the largest federal investment to combat climate change in history. Read More The American Institute of Architects https://www.aia.org/press-releases/6534285-architects-celebrate-climate-action-and-co

Lightweight Solutions Are Changing the Construction Industry

Lightweight Solutions Are Changing the Construction Industry Lightweight construction materials also require fewer resources than concrete, steel or brick by brick construction. It helps to produce very energy-efficient buildings with a minimal CO2 footprint over their lifetime. Read More AZO Materials https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=21605

Sustainable Housing Via 3D Printed Foam Addresses Housing Crisis

Sustainable Housing Via 3D Printed Foam Addresses Housing Crisis The foam acts as insulation – meaning less energy is required to cool or heat homes. That benefits both homeowners and the environment. Read More Cronkite News https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2022/08/11/sustainable-housing-3d-printing-foam-housing-crisis-climate-change/

Green, Affordable Housing For Seniors, Designed by RKTB

Green, Affordable Housing For Seniors, Designed by RKTB The new residence meets Enterprise Green Communities Criteria, a comprehensive green building framework specifically for affordable housing. Read More Real Estate Weekly https://rew-online.com/green-affordable-housing-for-seniors-designed-by-rktb-opens-doors-on-former-site-of-iconic-church/

Builder Confidence Underwater After Falling for Eighth Consecutive Month

Builder Confidence Underwater After Falling for Eighth Consecutive Month Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell six points in August to 49, marking the first time since May 2020 that the index fell below the key break-even measure of 5o. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2022/08/builder-confidence-underwater-after-falling-for-eighth-consecutive-month

Follow the New Official Builder and Developer Facebook Page!

Follow the New Official Builder and Developer Facebook Page! The brand new official Builder and Developer Facebook page is now live! Follow to get daily news updates, new features and columns contributed from leaders in the homebuilding industry. Read More Builder and Developer Magazine https://www.facebook.com/Builder-and-Developer-109835771820850

Rising Mortgage Rates Making Home Buying Harder

Rising Mortgage Rates Making Home Buying Harder The Rio Grande Valley was already struggling with housing affordability, and now higher mortgage interest rates are making it worse. Read More My RGV News https://myrgv.com/local-news/2022/08/13/tough-market-rising-mortgage-rates-making-homebuying-harder/

Corporate Investors Swoop into Bartholomew County’s Housing Market

Corporate Investors Swoop into Bartholomew County’s Housing Market Real estate analysts say the recent influx of institutional investors in Bartholomew County’s housing market reflects a trend that has been playing out across the United States as an “unprecedented housing market” has fueled the companies’ appetite for single-family homes. Read More The Republic https://www.therepublic.com/2022/08/14/squeezed-out-corporate-investors-swoop-into-bartholomew-countys-housing-market/