Decoding building requirements
Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.
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.
Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
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.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
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.