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Beazer pairs rooftop solar with healthier indoor air in Marietta

Beazer Homes is incorporating rooftop solar, energy-efficient construction methods and enhanced indoor air quality features at Poppy at GreenHouse, a residential community in Marietta, Georgia. The development combines sustainable building practices with EPA Indoor AirPLUS certification, reflecting the homebuilder’s continued emphasis on energy performance, indoor comfort and healthier living environments.

Homes within the community feature 2×6 exterior wall framing, modern heating and cooling systems, and rooftop solar technology designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce household energy consumption. The inclusion of EPA Indoor AirPLUS certification also emphasizes improved indoor air quality through construction practices that address moisture management, ventilation and potential indoor pollutants.

The development highlights the growing integration of energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality within production homebuilding. By incorporating solar technology, advanced building systems and third-party indoor air quality certification into its residential designs, Beazer is expanding its approach to high-performance housing while addressing evolving expectations for energy costs, comfort and healthier indoor environments.

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