Codes + Standards NAHB calls on EPA to terminate water rule charging flawed analysis U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demanded that it be distanced from the EPA made rule
Codes + Standards Report offers urban design recommendations for healthier cities, fewer traffic fatalities The report includes more than 30 specific urban design recommendations for urban planners and policymakers
Codes + Standards Homebuilder introduces option for natural gas pump to fuel vehicles According to the company, it will be the first master-planned community with the option
Codes + Standards Obama administration aims to boost affordability of solar power The initiative emphasizes groups of households to pool resources to build and maintain a shared solar power system in their neighborhood.
Codes + Standards Start-up aims to boost acceptance of tiny houses The tiny homes are placed not far from Boston
Codes + Standards ICC, ASHRAE outline roles to consolidate IgCC and 189.1 The code is scheduled to be released in 2018
Codes + Standards Builders, scientists developing beyond-code strategies for wind resistance The system uses eight-foot panels that are flat, not curved, but assembled into a round home
Codes + Standards Solar panels on homes provide benefits to all ratepayers Solar panels connected to the grid reduce the amount of electricity utilities must purchase from fossil fuel-fired power plants
Codes + Standards U.S. headed for worst droughts in a millennium California, the southwest and the Great Plains are expected to be the hardest-hit by these droughts
Codes + Standards California’s water restrictions could threaten homebuilding industry A slowdown in construction could result in higher home prices and dry up inventory