Housing Affordability Vs. Energy Codes, The Rise of Green Homes, and Pre-Approved Housing
What’s driving change in today’s housing market? This week’s top stories highlight the trends...
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Designing for Wellness: What Today’s Homebuyers Really Want
Health and wellness is now a top homebuying priority, with consumers seeking homes that actively...
Don’t Turn Your Friends Into Frenemies: Dos and Don’ts When Buying a Home Together
Plan for every potential scenario before making a purchase. When two long-term friends decided they...
Green Builder Sustainable Brand Index 2026
When our readers think about sustainable building, here’s who they think does it best. Familiarity...
Agenda Finalized for 2026 Next Generation Water Summit
The agenda for the 2026 Next Generation Water Summit (NGWS) will consist of 26 live sessions,...
3 Cities Win Coveted Sustainability Award
These cities were dubbed best sustainable cities of 2026 by Green Builder magazine editors. Here's...
Affordability, Climate Risk, and Policy Shifts Reshape the Housing Industry
Housing is being squeezed from every direction. Here’s the latest housing news. This week’s...
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The End of the Starter Home Mindset
First-time buyers are evolving faster than the entry-level housing models designed for them.
A New VISION with VALUE
Our latest demonstration project, VISION House SHAWOOD with Sekisui House, turns the old “price per...
Net Zero and Resilient Home Standouts
Here are four more homes from the 2026 Green Home of the Year worthy of a callout for sustainable...
ADUs: Sustainable Density
The role of multi-unit ADUs in urban housing. As we head into 2026, accessory dwelling units (ADUs)...
Introvert Cities? Get Real.
Despite the suggestive language in this new analysis, introversion isn’t about avoiding people—it’s...
Eco Leaders 2026: From First Cost to Full Value
The reckoning is here. Are you leading the transformation? Submissions are now open for Green...
