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Dream Finders Homes acquires Beazer Homes for $2.2 billion
It's official: Dream Finders Homes (DFH) will acquire Beazer Homes in a $2.2 billion deal. This follows multiple public rounds of offers from DFH to acquire the Atlanta-based builder. The offer values Beazer Homes at $33.50 per share, up from Dream Finders' last offer in July of $32.00 per share. The combined company will operate in 26 markets across high-demand areas in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, the Midwest, Texas and the West. It's unclear whether the combined builder will uphold the same energy-efficiency priorities as Beazer Homes…
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Senate advances key building codes bill
On Aug. 6, 2026, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act, which would help communities maintain local control over building code adoption while encouraging stronger preparation for and recovery from extreme events. The bill would strengthen the resilience of homes vulnerable to natural disasters by expanding eligibility for FEMA’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program to more states and local communities…
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Does your build pass the BEPS test?
Washington, D.C., is raising the bar when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Originally launched in 2019, the Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) is one of the first attempts in the United States to require existing buildings, which are responsible for nearly 70% of Washington, D.C.'s greenhouse gas emissions, to cut their energy use by installing energy-efficient upgrades. The BEPS requires buildings to have energy-efficient heating, cooling and cooking systems…
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Portland records over 50,000 home energy scores
In 2018, the City of Portland's Home Energy Score Ordinance went into effect. This required all homes publicly advertised for sale to disclose a Home Energy Score and Report. This summer, the city reported it has recorded over 50,000 Home Energy Scores since the program began. This accounts for an estimated 30% of the total housing stock. The Home Energy Report managed by the city is a simple 1-10 scale rating for energy efficiency and an estimate of annual energy costs…
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Canadian Solar
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Kraftmaid Cabinets
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Benjamin Moore
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Owens Corning
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The Next Generation of the American Home
A few months ago, I asked one of our engineers at Phius a question that completely changed how I think about residential construction. The question centered on my Smith House in Urbana, Ill., which is a modest 1,200-square-foot passive house with a 5-kW photovoltaic system that produces more energy than it consumes. I asked, "If the electrical grid failed tomorrow, how long could someone live there normally?"
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Green Project of the Week: Bronzeville
Greenline Homes celebrated the completion of four homes in Bronzeville, the first of what will become 28 all-electric, solar-powered homes, the largest of its kind in Chicago. Homes in Bronzeville will include insulated windows, all-electric heat pumps and water heaters and state-of-the-art appliances, all carefully selected for high-performance, attainable living. Greenline Homes' signature two-flat house plan and energy-efficient features…
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Modern design prioritizes sustainability and smart home technology
The most prominent trend in modern interior design has been the embrace of sustainability in projects, with a growing emphasis on eco-friendly materials and practices. Homeowners are increasingly seeking sustainable options, such as reclaimed wood, recycled materials and low-VOC paints, which reduce environmental impact and enhance indoor air quality. Additionally, the integration of technology into modern interior design has become a necessity…
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ABC Green Home developer, Nick Slevin returns to NBC Water Zone Podcast
Nick Slevin, the developer of the ABC Green Home project, returned to NBC’s Water Zone podcast with Robb Starr. Slevin breaks down the evolution of the ABC Green Home Project, from its inception as a challenge to industry standard "greenwashing" to building homes that comfortably beat California’s strict Title 24 codes by 40%. Slevin details how third-party certifications are shifting real estate appraisal values, how major production builders are successfully transitioning to sustainable footprints and shares low-cost, high-impact retrofits that any homeowner can implement to cut immediate utility costs. Tune in for a direct look at the future of resilient, climate-conscious residential construction…
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