Say goodbye to city life and hello to sustainable living when you call an agrihood home! Focused on connectivity and health, agrihoods are rapidly rising in popularity and causing several city slickers to leave their urban dwellings behind to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a conservation community. From enhanced quality of life to easy access to locally grown foods, there are[...]
While Georgia's summer is famous for its blistering heat, that doesn't necessarily translate to soaring energy costs for your home. Today's new homes provide more energy efficient options than the traditional air conditioning unit for staying comfortable during the sweltering summer months. Read on to discover some easy and effective methods for managing the summer heat while saving money on[...]
In the ever-evolving field of HVAC technology, achieving optimal comfort and performance has become a top priority for residential and commercial spaces. One key component that plays a crucial role in achieving this goal is the smart damper actuator. These advanced motorized devices have revolutionized how HVAC systems operate, offering precise control over airflow and ventilation. From improving comfort and air[...]
Beazer Homes is excited to announce the launch of its first Net Zero Energy Ready (Energy Series READY) homes at Pine Mountain Park in Kennesaw, Ga. Offering the most energy-efficient homes built by Beazer today, Energy Series READY homes can offset all or most of their annual energy consumption with renewable energy. Each Energy Series READY home built will be[...]
Appearing twice in the Money Magazine list for 50 Best Places to Live, Suwanee is a beautiful Gwinnett County city. Are you interested in calling this gorgeous Southern city home? Storage Cafe ranks Suwanee as on its top 100 best places for suburban living. Suwanee ranks as the top Georgia suburb with a city vibe and is sixth on the[...]
The City of Atlanta ranked 6th on the list of top 10 cities across the nation with the greatest number of green buildings! The annual U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) ranking is based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita within the previous year. With a gross square footage per capita of 2.25, Atlanta had 66 projects certified in 2022. "There's always a[...]
New homes are way more energy efficient than homes built 15 or 20 years ago. Buying a new home can be a stressful time, especially when also saddled with the question of whether to buy new or used. A used home might seem like the better option up front with a lower cost, but in the end, maintenance on an[...]
Georgia ranks among the top 10 states for National Green Building Standard (NGBS) green certification activity. With 350,000 homes certified to the NGBS since its launch in 2009, builders across the United States are continually adding to the pipeline of NGBS projects. Here’s a snapshot at the top certification activity in 2021 for both single-family and multifamily projects: Five states rank[...]
Got a leak? You’re not alone. American households waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water each year due to leaky pipes, toilets, showerheads and other fixtures, but fixing leaks can be easy and inexpensive. During Fix a Leak Week, March 14 -20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program is educating Americans about the importance of fixing leaks[...]
New Home Trends Home trends are constantly changing and the world of homebuilding is no exception. The wants and needs of homebuyers have changed drastically throughout the years, and the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) can certainly be seen in current trends. One major trend is an increased desire for space to accommodate areas to work from home and do online school[...]