BetterBuiltNW May 2025 Newsletter

Efficient homes are resilient homes: a recap of BuildRight 2025

The Home Building Association of Greater Portland hosted the annual BuildRight conference on April 30 and May 1, in Portland. Nearly 300 builders, Raters, program representatives, and other professionals from the United States and Canada gathered to learn about and discuss the latest developments in the high-performance home industry. Read more.

Get involved in developing the 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code

Oregon’s Building Codes Division is currently developing the 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code, which is expected to become effective October 1, 2026. Read on to learn how you can share your experiences and offer insights to shape the new standards for home construction. Read more.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 

Must-read content from past newsletters just in case you missed it. 

• New Tradition Homes: Build Tight, Ventilate Right Case Study

High-Performance Home News

Every month, BetterBuiltNW highlights news articles and other media to keep builders and Raters/verifiers informed about key industry updates, program changes, and other features.

Built Green

• Case Study: Forest Run
  

Energy Vanguard

• The Basics of Clean Air Delivery Rate

Passive House Accelerator

• Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings

RESNET®

• Congressional Legislation Introduced on Appraising Energy Efficient Homes