Energy efficient kitchen remodel
This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.
Air quality and ventilation in new homes
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
In newer homes, energy-efficient building practices are used to avoid drafts, but these air tight homes can result in uncomfortable air quality and ventilation.
See our Air Quality section for more information.
In this video: An industry expert discusses green technologies that improve air quality in new construction.
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Aging in place
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Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.
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Check out a new neighborhood concept and see how one builder is changing the way homes are built with a goal to use zero energy.
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Geodesic domes
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