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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.
Builders enlist help from energy raters and performance consultants to create the most energy-efficient house plans. This process starts with the framing, by looking for gaps and holes which occur due to wood not being uniform.
In phase two, they check insulation to ensure there is enough and that all the walls and the attic are properly covered.
In the final phase, devices are used to perform a multitude of tests to measure the energy efficiency of the house before the homeowner closes on their new home. Many energy-efficiency problems can be fixed by the builder before the closing date.
In this video: See how involving an energy rater during the planning phase ensures an energy efficient outcome for a new home.
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.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.
Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
More builders are offering sustainable choices in new home construction. Find out what's available and how it impacts the earth and the bottom line.