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Folding window walls create an outdoor kitchen space using the indoor kitchen
While the outdoor-kitchen trend continues to be as popular as ever, it's based upon a little secret: it requires two of everything, including furniture and appliances. Now, NanaWall Systems has …
 | Last December, Pantone's expert panel named "Emerald" the 2013 Color of the Year, citing it to be "a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony." And while my push for "green" window treatments has … |
 | 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 … |
 | If installing new high-performance windows is not in your budget, give your heating and cooling system a break with low-E film on your windows. Low-emissive or low-E film, commonly found in the best multi-pane windows, controls the movement of heat … |
 | Skylights can be a great way to let sunshine into your house and releasing hot stuffy air without running the air conditioner. However, depending on the house it can be difficult to open or to run wiring for a remote opener. The Solar Powered Fresh … |
 | According to the 2012 National Association of Home Builders™ (NAHB®) "What Home Buyers Really Want" study, new and potential home buyers focus in on quality and appearance when looking at the exterior doors of a home. And, the focus on … |
| Designing daylight into a home can cut lighting use significantly, but skylights have been a source of heat loss. However, Wasco Skylight Products introduced two new unit skylights, the EcoSky and EcoSky3. These glare-free skylights superior thermal … | |
| A new Arizona home is taking energy efficiency to new levels with an expected HERS rating of -17. The HERS, or Home Energy Rating System, index is an analysis of how energy efficient a home is compared to similar homes. It was developed by RESnet to … | |
| Once found only in commercial buildings, dynamic glass is making its way into the residential sector. SAGE is providing its patented SageGlass® dynamic glass for NextGen TV's new online TV series "The First to the Future" home. Being built by … | |
 | If you're in the market for a fiberglass entry door, look for one with the ENERGY STAR label to qualify for federal tax credits.With the approval of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, homeowners who made energy efficient upgrades to their … |
 | With more and more homeowners striving for energy efficiency, many homeowners are considering replacement windows. To take advantage of the return of a federal tax credit, new windows for existing homes must be ENERGY STAR-qualified. Behind the … |
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Ply Gem Enviro Resource Guide - LEED Homes
Ply Gem Enviro Resource Guide. Ply Gem categories that include qualifying products for LEED Homes.Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Ply Gem -
Create Architectural Variety with High-Performance Windows in Green Home Design
Many of the high-profile homes that make headlines for their performance reflect a modernist design approach. This fact has left the impression that only a boxy, Euro-style home can be energy …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Ply Gem -
Design Your High-Performance Home with a Historic Style
Who says you have to sacrifice style for performance? Today's high performance homes can offer energy savings, improved comfort and low maintenance while offering a wide range of architectural styles …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Ply Gem -
Make Sustainable Vinyl Siding a Part of Your Green Home
Make an environmentally responsible choice that can also beautify your home with vinyl siding.Type: White PaperSponsored by: Ply Gem -
The Green Home Effect
If you're interested in green building, you're not alone. Green building is a growing movement, and more homeowners are including sustainable materials in their home plans.Type: White PaperSponsored by: Ply Gem
