Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Green Building”
By Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks and featuring insights from Alan Martinez, DataSmart. When people ask about artificial Intelligence in homebuilding, they’re often asking two very different questions. One is the homeowner …
By Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair When discussing sustainable housing, conversations often focus on energy-efficient equipment, insulation values, or green certifications. While those elements remain important, truly sustainable communities are built …
By Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, GHBA Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair In an era where homes are expected to do more—support wellness, improve efficiency, and create meaningful living experiences—biophilic design is emerging as one of …
By Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, 2026 Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair As the conversation around residential construction continues to evolve, one thing is increasingly clear: energy performance is no longer a niche consideration—it is a …
Article by Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair Solar-ready design is no longer a placeholder for tomorrow. It is the foundation of today’s implementation—and the reason many homes are able to …
By Nicole Jacob, Mainland Stoneworks, Green Built Gulf Coast Committee Chair Homebuilders will undoubtedly navigate a complex landscape in 2025. As we face challenges ranging from rising material costs, labor availability, governmental regulation, environmental impact, and …
By Morgan Peters, Communications Director, Greater Houston Builders Association In Houston, first-time homebuyers have plenty of options when it comes to purchasing a new or existing home. You can essentially live anywhere in the Greater …
By Kevin Sullivan, PE, HERS Rater, Partner, BRAYN Consulting Just as the summer was winding down, the massive legislative package known as The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”), or H.R. 5376, was signed into law …
Changes are happening throughout the construction industry, especially related to energy code compliance and tax credits. Here are answers to trending questions that will impact all Texas homebuilders. 1 – House Bill 3215 — Why should …
EARTH DAY 2021: THE RISE OF HEALTHIER HOMES In celebration of Earth Day 2021, the Green Built Gulf Coast (GBGC) program has released an updated consumer website, www.greenbuiltgulfcoast.org. This new site offers an up-close look …
Source: National Association of Home Builders The ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS), released in spring 2020, updated two key sections that should be bookmarked for home builders engaged in land use and housing …
Propane provides energy-efficient solution for growing trend The results are in and residential customers agree: energy efficiency is a top priority. In fact, an overwhelming majority of your potential customers—driven by cost savings and environmental …
Last summer, the GHBA along with other development and community stakeholders were invited to participate and contribute in the process to develop the City of Houston’s Green Stormwater Incentives to encourage the use of green …
The destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey is beyond heartbreaking. The thought of losing your home in the storm is devastating. GHBA member Dave Yelovich of Tilson Homes and his family sought shelter at 2:30 a.m. …
NAHB has been closely monitoring the situation regarding U.S.-Canadian lumber trade. To provide a quick background, the Softwood Lumber Agreement between the United States and Canada expired on October 12, 2015. There was a one-year …