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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

Pro Builder

To help make this information more accessible to the broader public and home builders alike, NAHB’s Land Development Committee formed a working group to study and produce educational resources on land-use policy. At NAHB, our mission is to build homes, enrich communities, and change lives.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.

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ICC 700 Residential Green Certifications Will More Than Double in 2014

Green Building Law Update

Today there are 29,724 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard certified homes and lots. As the residential green code is on the cusp of eclipsing 30,000 certifications, more than a dozen governments across the country are evaluating adopting mandates or incentives tied to ICC 700.

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Housing Market Poised and Ready for 2023

Pro Builder

As newly elected 2023 NAHB chairman, I’m excited to build on the palpable energy from IBS. I am committed to strengthening NAHB’s culture of membership, an area of emphasis of 2022 chairman Jerry Konter. Everything the NAHB federation does at the local, state, and national levels must create value for our members.

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Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022

Pro Builder

The New American Home 2022 features a smaller total square footage than previous New American Homes in years past, but still maintains a sense of luxury and innovation with both artful and efficient design features. What to expect from this year’s New American Home at the 2022 International Builders’ Show.

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Ken Calligar Is Shaping a New Era of Resilient Construction

Pro Builder

From cost savings to ballistic ratings, Ken Calligar says Re-Structure Group's design solutions are ushering in a new frontier of durable green building, which also offers promise for providing affordable housing. PB: Tell us about the expansion of RSG 3-D in both the residential and commercial sectors. Pro Builder Staff. Ken Calligar.

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Architect Angus Macdonald Now at Dream Green Homes

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Name: Kelly Hart.

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