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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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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
One Quarter of All New Single-Family Homes Earn Energy Star Label in 2010 A full 25% of all single-family homes built in the U.S. in 2010 earned Energy Star qualification, up from 21% the previous year, the Environmental Protection Agency announced last month. 10/3/2011 NBN Article
Public Invited to Comment on Draft of Updated National Green Building Standard Home builders, remodelers and other members of the public are invited to submit comments on the latest draft updating the National Green Building Standard during a public comment period that began on Sept. 23. 10/3/2011 NBN Article
Chicago Study Shows Cost Advantages of National Green Building Standard Compared to LEED for Homes A new report on green certification costs for home building and remodeling in the Chicago market says that the National Green Building Standard is a more flexible, affordable alternative for certifying single-family homes, townhouses, and condos. 9/29/2011 Press Release
Case Study: Idaho Builder’s Green Cottage Stands Out in Recession Small NGBS-Silver home proves that sustainable living doesn't have to break the bank. 9/26/2011 Article
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