Michelle Foster
November 29, 2022
Federal Tax Incentives for Energy Efficient New Construction and Upgrades
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 is the most comprehensive and far-reaching federal investment to combat climate change to date, and the incentives for homes and multifamily buildings contained in the legislation can help transform the way we design, build, and renovate our homes and apartments for many years to come.
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Pranav Phatak
November 28, 2022
Understanding the Threat of Radon
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, so we are spot lighting a leading cause of lung cancer that should be considered and tested during construction. In addition to energy and water efficiency and other green practices, NGBS Green certified homes have protections against radon intrusion so a home buyer can have peace of mind.
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Cindy Wasser, MBA
November 21, 2022
NGBS Green Certification Accepted by Local Jurisdictions – Examples from Chicago (IL), Delray Beach (FL), and Portland (OR)
The NGBS is a credible, consensus-based standard designed to set a meaningful definition of sustainable construction for all residential buildings in all locations across the U.S.
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Cindy Wasser, MBA
November 14, 2022
State Housing Agencies: Recognize Green Building Programs as Resilient Construction Guides
When incorporating resilient construction requirements into funding evaluations, financing agencies need to look no further than the green building certification programs that they may already require or incentivize for building efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
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Pranav Phatak
November 9, 2022
The Gladstone Earns Recognitions for Wellness and Inclusive Living
The Gladstone is an “Age in Place” home for healthy and inclusive living, incorporating a variety of universal design features that promote accessibility for homeowners and visitors.
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Elina Thapa
November 2, 2022
Deep Dive into NGBS Chapter 6: Resource Efficiency
Resource efficiency is the technique of minimizing resource exploitation and ensuring that structures can function for an extended period and withstand natural disasters. This is achieved through measures including reduction of primary and non-renewable materials, creation of high-quality products with minimal waste and retention of durable products, and durable construction practices. Various design techniques, construction practices, and choice of materials can help optimize resources used in construction.
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