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The Benefits of Brick
Exterior building materials must be carefully considered when producing homes with aesthetically-enhanced value. According to NAHB's "What Home Buyers Really Want" report, brick was the front-runner …
 | The Earthship, a home designed to be fully self-sustainable, is rising in Montana to demonstrate radically sustainable living concepts using ordinary materials. The home is designed to generate its own power, capture and recycle water, and support … |
 | Integrating solar power to charge an electric vehicle is one of the goals of the Honda Smart Home US now under construction. American Honda Motor Co. is building the home to demonstrate the possibilities for sustainable, zero-carbon living and … |
 | The Better Buildings Residential Network was launched April 30 at the ACI National Home Performance Conference and Leadership Summit in Denver, Colorado. The Better Buildings Residential Network connects energy efficiency programs and partners to … |
| Most people now realize that sustainable building isn't just some fad. Responsible people across the globe are opting to build green homes or renovate existing ones so they'll be more environmentally friendly. Here's what they might not realize … | |
 | Installation of the high performance windows will make all the difference in the ultimate efficiency of the The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, built near Portland by Hammer & Hand. The home uses Zola Windows, based in Boulder, Col., that were … |
 | Shea Homes celebrated Earth Day by honoring the first 1,000 owners of its net-zero home, the SheaXero. Shea Homes partnered with SolarCity to develop the SheaXero home line, which is powered by solar panels on the roof. Shea estimates that the … |
 | To say that the Proud Green Home at Serenbe passed its first test with flying colors may be a bit of an understatement. The pre-dry wall blower door test found that the home was about 90 percent tighter than a house built to the standard 2009 … |
| Widespread investment in green home building may depend on rising energy costs. That's the consensus of homebuilders and industry pros in a recent article by the The Worchester (MA) Business Journal. Homebuyers are reluctant to pay more money for … | |
 | Most people live in very small spaces. In fact, "the largest growth in our global cities is in our informal settlements where whole families are living in 100-200 sf spaces" says Thomas Fisher, Professor of Architecture and Dean of the College of … |
 | Many of the secrets of the Proud Green Home at Serenbe are hidden behind the drywall on the inside and the cladding out on the outside. But builder Luis Imery provides a look at the advanced framing techniques and other building science innovations … |
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Metal Sales Architectural Systems
Metal Sales roof and wall systems offer the design versatility to make a remarkable impression. Metal Sales quality products come in a variety of profiles, widths, and gauges. They can be curved …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Metal Sales -
Spray Foam Insulation Energy-Efficient Retrofit Case Study
Initial results from a research study in East Tennessee shows that energy-efficient upgrades, including energy-saving spray foam insulation, can pay off for homeowners by reducing heating costs by 35 …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Rhino Linings -
BioBased Insulation Project Profile: Southern California Gas Company Advanced Homes
Vision Development has built a two-story home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles as part of the Advanced Homes Case Study Program with the Southern California Gas Company. With all the …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Rhino Linings -
Zehnder Comfosystems Ventilation Brochure
Heating, cooling, fresh and clean air: at Zehnder, you will find everything you need to create a comfortable, healthy andenergy-efficient indoor climate. Zehnder's wide and clearly structured …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Zehnder America -
Frequently Asked Questions About Spray Foam Insulation
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about spray foam insulation.Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Rhino Linings
