Green building policies to watch this summer
Home Innovation Research Labs, the administrator of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS), noted top green building policies to look out for this summer. Importantly, the transition of ENERGY STAR from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Department of Energy administration remains unclear. While funding passed the House Appropriations Committee in early June, allocating $33 million to the program, transition plans are yet to be made public...
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Webinar with Bestbath
Join Bestbath for a roundtable discussion on expanding into the wet space. Industry professionals will share perspectives on current market trends, business opportunities, operational considerations and lessons learned from adding bathroom and shower projects to their offerings. Attendees will gain practical insights into what it takes to enter the category, common challenges to expect and how other contractors have successfully incorporated wet space projects into their businesses...
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Green Project of the Week:
Modern Victorian House
In a collaboration with Joseph Design Builds, Revent Builds designed a project that blends sustainable features with the beauty of 19th-century Victorian style. The Modern Victorian was designed with two 26 SEER variable-speed carrier HVAC systems, a dehumidifier, a tankless water heater and an encapsulated envelope with foam insulation. The home is embedded with smart technology...
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AIA launches new building resilience framework
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by incorporating building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects. The AIA Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment will provide architects with a foundation for action, encourage dialogue and will be accompanied by implementation guidance, resources and outcome tracking tools...
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Aeroseal
The HomeSeal Connect 5.0 system makes automated duct sealing more efficient and easier than ever. With 66% faster prep and teardown times, you can complete more jobs in less time, opening the door to increased revenue. Whether you’re new to Aeroseal or looking to expand your services, adding HSC 5.0 is a smart way to create a high-margin revenue stream, stand out from competitors, and stay productive during slow seasons.
www.aeroseal.com 

Vulcan Vents
Vulcan Vents are California Building Code Chapter 7A- compliant and approved by the State Fire Marshal (SFM). The smallest spaces on a home can be the most vulnerable. Wind-blown embers fly for miles ahead of the actual flames, entering the home through attic vents or crawlspace vents. Combustible materials have the potential to ignite, essentially burning the home from the inside out.
www.vulcanvents.com

Delta
Inspired by the slim lines and graceful arc of a ribbon, the Vero® Bath Collection offers a high-end, modern look. Delta® faucets with Diamond Seal® Technology perform like new for life with a patented design that reduces leak points, is less hassle to install and lasts twice as long as the industry standard. WaterSense® labeled faucets use at least 20% less water than the industry standard — helping you save water without compromising performance.
www.deltafaucet.com 

GE Appliances
GE Appliances offers ENERGY STAR rated appliances that provide cost savings as well as energy savings without sacrificing features, performance, style or convenience. We manufacture hundreds of ENERGY STAR qualified appliances so you can easily benefit from rebates, tax credits, or sales tax exemptions your state or local utilities may offer for energy-efficient products.
www.geappliances.com 

Advancing Climate Action Through Passive Design
Birdsmouth Design + Build engineers with both architecture and carbon neutrality in mind. Just outside of the Portland Metro area, in Damascus, Ore., a snowstorm and cold snap knocked out power for four days. The homeowners never even noticed the outside temperature plummeted to a harsh 15 degrees. In fact, they were a little too warm in the south-facing kitchen window and deployed a solar shade over the pergola...
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The Evolution of Energy-Efficient Construction
Sustainable architecture can mean many things. It implies durability, resource efficiency in minimizing embodied and operational carbon, locally sourced building materials and renewable resources and avoiding negative environmental impacts. Architects and builders walk a tightrope of compromise, balancing design and construction solutions that address escalating material costs, climate change pressures and evolving consumer expectations...
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Green Project of the Week:
Hill House
Green Hammer Design Build's Hill House is a modern net-zero energy house tucked into the ledges along the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. The 3,200 square-foot house is built to the Passive House standard, with energy-efficient features such as triple-pane windows, exterior insulation and advanced heat recovery ventilation. A 7-kilowatt rooftop solar array produces more energy than the house consumes...
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Colorado law expands access to plug-in solar panels
A new law in Colorado will expand access to solar panels by legalizing small, portable plug-in units, which can produce up to nearly 2,000 watts of energy. The bill will also make it illegal to prevent the installation, use or operation of a portable solar device. It requires utilities to create clear, timely processes for approving and installing meter collar adapters, devices used to integrate solar...
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For the past 20 years, Green Home Builder and Builder Media have served homebuilders, architects, designers and other industry professionals dedicated to protecting the environment as a national B2B publication. We are currently expanding our social media presence, posting the latest industry news and featured content from our magazines on Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Facebook. Now, we ask you to show your support by following us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest green homebuilding news and stories...
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New Colorado wildfire rules
take effect July
New wildfire mitigation requirements in Colorado’s Jefferson County will take effect July 1, 2026, changing rules for new construction and home improvement projects in high-risk areas. The updated standards apply to new development as well as certain home projects, including roof replacements, deck additions and other exterior upgrades...
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