High Performance Builder Spotlight: Lakeland Habitat for Humanity
Tags: Building Green
Source: Department of Energy
Type: White Paper
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The Builders Challenge is helping to change the face of home energy efficiency by promoting the technical pathways to cost-effective, high performance home construction, and by recognizing the industry leaders who maximize home energy performance. This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Lakeland Habitat for Humanity to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale). Lakeland Habitat for Humanity explains the construction techniques used and how they worked with vendors to build an energy efficient house using Energy Star appliances, energy efficient lighting and products, improved insulation techniques, and much more. Download this white paper to learn more about Lakeland Habitat for Humanity and how to apply their building technologies to your new green home.

  • Wall construction and insulation
  • Energy Star appliances
  • high efficiency heating and cooling system