Beazer Homes wins four major RESNET CRESNET awards
Beazer Homes, one of the nation's largest-scale sustainable homebuilders, proves that delivering energy efficiency is possible in every home. On July 24, 2026, Beazer Homes received four of the six U.S. award categories in the RESNET/CRESNET Cross Border Builder Challenge. The Cross Border Builder Challenge recognizes North America’s highest-performing homes based on verified HERS Ratings and related performance metrics. The program was established by RESNET and the Canadian Residential Energy Services Network (CRESNET) in 2012...
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Researchers unveil California building fire risk map
After analyzing 100,000 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection inspection records from 2013 to 2024, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified the key environmental and human factors responsible for the most destructive wildfires and created a high-resolution, actionable fire risk map. The growing tendency of building homes in the wildland-urban interface, near the source of forest fires, has resulted in significant damage from wildfires. However, this new research reveals a fire risk map...
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DOE seeks feedback on building energy codes
The Department of Energy (DOE) asks for public input on its methodology for assessing consumer impacts associated with residential and commercial building energy codes, toward the objective of ensuring transparency in building energy code evaluations. RESNET submitted comments to the DOE encouraging recognition of verified, performance-based compliance pathways...
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New home sales edge higher in June
According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, new single-family home builds rose 1.6% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000, up from an upwardly revised May estimate. According to an NAHB survey, 62% of builders offered some form of incentive to support sales. Among those incentives were sustainable features, as potential homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing healthy, high-performing homes...
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Ariston Group
All over the world, Ariston Group is synonymous with comfort, energy efficiency and respect for the environment, thanks to its renewable and high efficiency solutions for thermal comfort, its plants run in compliance with the most advanced production standards and its excellent pre- and after-sales customer support services. Through our strategic global brands – Ariston, Wolf and Elco – and our renowned regional and local brands, we boast a leadership position in the global thermal comfort sector for residential and commercial spaces.
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Taco Comfort
At Taco, we are leading the transition from AC to ECM technology, helping you meet new efficiency standards and deliver better performance for every system. Stay ahead of the change with Taco. With a legacy of over 100 years, Taco serves markets including residential, commercial, agriculture, mining, and more, offering a comprehensive range of products like pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and advanced controls. Taco is proud to be the trusted partner for wholesalers, contractors, engineers, and OEMs seeking dependable, cost-effective solutions that make a positive impact on people and the planet.
www.tacocomfort.com

Delta
We exist to create lasting change inside your home, transforming your daily life through how you interact with your water. From human-first innovations to unforgettable design, our faucets, showerheads and beyond aim to make every moment you spend in your kitchen or bathroom one worth remembering. The impact water has beyond our homes is greater than we can imagine. That’s why all our products are designed to reduce how much you use, while still ensuring you get the most out of it.
www.deltafaucet.com

Armstrong Flooring
Our new Armstrong Flooring Pro program is here and was created to support the unique needs of large national single and multifamily home builders, property managers and their contractors during this time of significant growth in new residential construction. The program starts with a curated collection of beautiful, durable and sustainable resilient flooring selected with large new residential construction in mind. Our exclusive selection is easy to sell, easy to install, and easy to live with. Of course, exceptional products are just the beginning. Direct service with dedicated support, sales training and tools, a reliable flooring supply chain and a trusted brand are all part of the package.
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NAHB tells why home orientation matters for sustainability
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently addressed how builders can build sustainably before the foundation is even poured. One of the most energy-efficient aspects of the home begins in the design phase with the home's orientation. As homebuyers expect more out of their homes, thoughtful site planning delivers the first steps to improve sustainable design and marketability. As Amy Manz, NAHB Program Manager, Sustainability & Green Building, described, angling homes on an east-west axis...
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Colorado’s luxury homes prioritize sustainable design
As Colorado's luxury real estate market continues to evolve, this summer, homebuyers are looking beyond square footage and premium finishes. Instead, today's luxury buyers are seeking homes that prioritize wellness and sustainability, overall enhancing their quality of life. Energy efficiency is no longer viewed as simply practical, but as a standard part of a luxury, high-end home. Buyers value and expect their homes to be equipped with solar panels, high-performance windows, energy-efficient HVAC systems...
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Homebuyers value clean air above aesthetic features
According to a new Redfin survey, 36% of U.S. residents who plan to move within the next year value a clean home with high-end filtration systems for air and water as one of the most important features when it comes to their next home. That makes it the most common priority for homebuyers out of a list of 22 home features. Both high-performance and security systems outrank every other feature homebuyers look for in a potential residence...
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Green Project of the Week: Modern Home in Maryland
This modern custom farmhouse in Bethesda, Md., by August Homes blends clean architectural lines with warm, livable interiors and high-performance construction. Built for comfort, efficiency and long-term resilience, this high-performance Maryland home incorporates passive design and net-zero principles with a focus on energy independence. As an ENERGY STAR partner and Phius-certified builder, the Modern Home in Maryland project was designed to be LEED-certified...
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Why Builders Don't Innovate First
Remember the Exterior Insulation and Finish System failures of the 1980s and 1990s? Continuous exterior insulation promised better energy performance, but moisture management details hadn't caught up. The result was rot, mold, lawsuits and an industry that learned, expensively, that scaling a practice before understanding the risks has lasting consequences. That lesson still shapes how production builders make decisions...
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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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