November-December 2025

In this issue, we explore the converging forces reshaping sustainable building heading into 2026. Even as federal rollbacks threaten long-fought progress, market demand for high-performance, resilient, net-zero-ready housing is accelerating faster than ever. Inside, we break down the data, the economics, and the shifting consumer expectations driving this new era—along with the zoning battles shaping our communities and the valuation systems holding the industry back.

From the hard truths of climate accountability to the promise of smarter finance, from workforce housing challenges to a world-record timber tower redefining what’s possible, this issue reveals where the future of homebuilding is headed—and why innovation can’t wait.