From Compliance to Performance: Bridging the Lifecycle Discontinuity in Building Policy
This 2026 Summer Study paper discusses how to align building energy codes and building performance policies
Build-outs and New Construction
Check out the collection of resources on build-outs and new construction below.
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HUD Decision Helps Residents Save on Energy
IMT celebrates the decision by HUD and USDA to update their minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes.
Codes Ruling Hinders Building Decarbonization Progress, Rejects Expert Recommendations
A decision by the International Code Council’s Board will hinder the progress of decarbonization in new buildings affected by the 2024 energy code.
Why Leslie Knope Would Be Proud of the New Federal Energy Efficiency Requirements
Cherylyn Kelley explains why the latest HUD announcement is a big deal for energy efficient, affordable homes
Energy Codes: The Year in Review and a Look Ahead
What’s happening with energy codes this year?
The Intersection of Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards: Summer Study
This paper explores how new construction energy codes in several sample jurisdictions compare to existing or proposed building performance standard thresholds.
Are Energy Codes Exacerbating the Housing Affordability Crisis?
Cherylyn Kelly explains misconceptions around the costs of more efficient building codes.
The Role of Buildings in the 2022 IPCC Report
Lotte explains the real estate implications of the 2022 IPCC report on climate change
On The Front Lines Of Better Buildings
Improving building performance requires coordination among many different industry players. The Building Innovation Hub (Hub) in Washington DC is a project from IMT that helps the building industry do just that. Below is an interview that Hub staff conducted with DPR. The original post is on the Hub website. The Hub loves getting to know our members. We … Continued
What Will It Take? The Path to Carbon Free Buildings by 2050
Read the full series summary with top takeaways from all four events.