Codes + Standards A decade after Katrina, New Orleans becomes a model for climate resilience Ten years after, the city's strategies are a model for the rest of the country
Codes + Standards Environmentalists, homebuilder groups at odds over new code proposal in St. Louis area Environmental groups say failing to adopt the change could cost a new homeowner about $150 more a year in energy bills
Codes + Standards Despite drought, Folsom, Calif., city manager envisions 10,000 new homes City manager says there is enough water for Folsom’s population to grow to nearly 100,000 by 2036
Codes + Standards Memphis may relax seismic codes The measure must pass a third and final reading to become law
Codes + Standards Post-Katrina roofing codes creating more resilient buildings on Gulf Coast Stronger building standards and codes have contributed to stronger roofs in the region
Codes + Standards Research indicates major earthquake looming for Pacific Northwest Homes built before 1994 did not have to follow stringent earthquake codes, making a vast majority of homes vulnerable.
Codes + Standards L.A. considers controversial traffic calming measures The plan calls for hundreds of miles of new bus-only lanes, bicycle lanes, and traffic calming measures over the next 20 years
Codes + Standards Obama announces plan to encourage more residential solar power U.S. residential solar grew 76% in the first quarter of this year
Solar Community Solar Projects on the Rise One research firm projects solar gardens will make up a large market share of the industry by 2020
Codes + Standards DOE says ‘Zero Energy Ready’ is best descriptor for ultra efficient homes It’s especially “ready for zero” when simple low- and no-cost measures are included