Codes and Standards

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Sustainable Seattle Project Shows Off Green Design

The LEED Platinum building reduces energy costs by 30%. More

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Legislative Slowdowns Hurt Affordable Development

Developers like Essex struggle to get support from cities and employers to create developments with a good return. More

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Housing’s Tipping Point Is Now

Learn about how participating in HIVE is taking an active role in the future of housing. More

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Pilot Aims to Uncover Tenant Interest in Energy Efficiency

Industry consortium seeks interested owners, others to participate in program. More

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After Drought, California Focuses on Water Filtration

From bicycle codes to constrained space due to water filtration systems,... More

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Builders Evaluate Value of LEED, as New Version Is Prepped

Builders evaluate the cost effectiveness of building to LEED standards, as the U.S. Green Building Council preps a new version its certification program for a November roll-out. More

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There is No Such Thing as a National Building Energy Code

Does the federal government have the authority to mandate a national building code? This architect says no and explains why. More

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Green Building Standards Become Culture

Developers are finding green building standards are becoming the rule rather than the exception, so achieving LEED status may not be as difficult as it seems. More

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California Adopts New Building Standards

The new code includes stricter energy efficiency requirements and... More

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Net Zero Communities: An Attainable Goal

Steven Winter shares his wisdom on how we can get to net zero and beyond. More

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