Beazer Breaks Ground on Largest Zero Energy Ready Home Community in the United States
Beazer Homes recently broke ground on the site of their newest community, GreenHouse, in Marietta, Ga. The Atlanta-based national builder is known as a leader in energy-efficient construction, committing to building 100% of its homes to the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready HomeTM standards by the end of 2025. GreenHouse will include 591 homesites south of Barrett Parkway between Bells Ferry Road and I-575, making it the largest community in the U.S. to offer homes certified as Zero Energy Ready. It also represents the largest development in Cobb County in more than a decade.
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Home Innovation Research Labs Certifies the 600,000th Green Home in the NGBS Green Program
Home Innovation Research Labs proudly announces the certification of the 600,000th green home to the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS). This achievement underscores the program's tremendous growth and momentum, with 2024 marking the first time in its history that over 100,000 homes have been certified in a single year. The 600,000th certified home is a renovation of a single-family residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, completed by Consilium Holdings, LLC. This remarkable home achieved NGBS Green Certification at the Emerald level, the Standard’s highest tier, recognizing exceptional performance in energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainability. It is the first home to receive the NGBS Green +RESILIENCE certification.
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Iowa’s premiere zero carbon-certified building is almost ready for tenants
New tenants will start moving into Iowa’s first-ever “zero carbon certified” building in a few weeks. Star Lofts in Des Moines will have 20 affordable housing apartments and four spaces for businesses. To earn the title zero-carbon, new buildings must meet benchmarks for cutting carbon emissions both during the construction phase and when it’s in use. Developers must offset remaining emissions through renewable energy projects to reach net zero.
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MITER Brands
The MITER Brands family is an industry leader in the windows and doors sphere. Our position in the market enables us to build upon our legacy with a purpose-driven mission.
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Mitek
MiTek Structural Connectors include a versatile line of decking, wood fencing and pipe rail products in corrosion-resistant finishes. These connectors are designed to help build safe, code-compliant decks and to make your fence-building and repair projects quick and simple.
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LP Building Solutions
Better solutions, better building. At LP, we do more than make high-performance products. We deliver the building solutions you need. LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding offers prefinished colors that install quickly and provide the bold look you crave.
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Western Window Systems
Western Window Systems’ Classic Line of aluminum moving glass walls and windows combine exceptional capability with ease of use and versatility. With a narrow profile, stainless-steel rolling hardware, and standard or thermally broken aluminum for energy performance, it is no wonder it’s been the choice of builders for over two decades.
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How Green Building is Shaping the Future of Construction
In 2024, the NAHB Dodge Data & Analytics released a SmartMarket Brief that revealed that a majority of builders are involved in green building. The brief, Building Sustainably: Green & Resilient Single-Family Homes 2024, is compiled from a survey of 250 home builders and remodelers. The survey asked respondents to select the top three factors that would increase their engagement with green building in the future. Half of the respondents listed increased home buyer demand for green homes. The second highest at 48% was the availability of government or utility incentives. Third, at 37%, was available, affordable high-quality green products.
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Project Spotlight: Blue River Spec Home
Atop a mountain peak, nearly two miles above sea level, sits a pair of non-identical, yet related, twins. Intentionally designed to evoke emotions of awe and connection with the spectacular surrounding peaks, as well as serenity and relaxation, these homes eschew typical spec-home tropes in favor of a direct appeal to the senses. Based on biophilic design principles, these homes are appointed with elegant, organically inspired details that work to blend their interior and exterior living spaces seamlessly.
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How Are Material and Labor Shortages Impacting Green Building Initiatives?
The construction industry continues to face material and labor shortages as more projects are introduced in line with rising worldwide demands. The green building sector is no stranger to this phenomenon, with the lack of skills and sustainable materials threatening to impact project budget, timeline, material availability, investors, and consumer interest. In the U.S., more than 40% of construction personnel are predicted to retire in the next 10 years. This significantly impacts the green building labor shortage, creating a gap for experienced talent in the field.
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