News & Events

 

The following press releases, NBN articles, and other stories document developments of the National Green Building Program, and other green building industry updates and happenings.

Also see the list of local and national green building events.



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NAHBGreen News & Press Releases
NAHB Research Center Presents First Green Partner of the Year Award to Paul Allen Homes 5/4/2012 Article
New Remodeled Green Home Smart Market Report Market Sizing and Key Findings from New Study on Green Home Building and Remodeling. (8MB PDF) 5/4/2012 Article
Quality and Value Driving Growth in the Green Building Market Energy efficiency efforts become standard in new construction and remodeling projects, while remodelers place high value on waste management and sustainable materials. 5/1/2012 Article
NGBS Public Comment Period Opens April 27 The NAHB Research Center will commence a 45-day public comment period for the Second Draft of the Standard on April 27, 2012. 4/24/2012 Press Release
Greening Your Multifamily Projects with the National Green Building Standard Green building isn't just for single-family homes. Consumer interest in sustainable building practices is growing, as discussed by the speakers in a special Apartment & Condo Central presentation during the 2012 International Builders’ Show. 2/17/2012 Press Release
EnergyValue Housing Awards Honor Builders & Remodelers Who Focus on Energy-Efficient Construction, Customer Satisfaction EVHA Gold and Silver award winners, Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, and People's Choice winners were all announced during a celebration in Orlando, Fla. 2/9/2012 Press Release
Seventeen Finalists Named in EnergyValue Housing Awards Competition Seventeen of the nation's most energy-conscious builders and remodelers will be honored with the EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA) at the 2012 NAHB International Builders' Show in February. 10/17/2011 NBN Article
Gaining Fair Green Home Appraisals Sees Major Headway in New Appraisal Form Representing major headway in gaining fair appraisals for green homes, the Appraisal Institute has introduced a new form to help analyze values of energy-efficient home features. 10/17/2011 NBN Article
Making net-zero homes a reality With more energy-conscious consumers and changing building codes in mind, an increasing number of builders are integrating more energy-efficient designs into new constructions. 10/7/2011 Article
Solar Home Designs Break New Ground in Student Decathlon on National Mall Students from across the globe were in Washington, DC for the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon, a biennial competition showcasing the latest innovations in solar power, energy-efficiency and green design. 10/3/2011 NBN Article
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