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Duct Sealing Boosts Energy Efficiency and Comfort for Su Verde
Duct leakage in residential homes costs consumers $25 billion each year.
Smart controls manage hot water energy use for multifamily units
Regardless of whether a building has a tank or tankless water heater, the water in the lines between the water heater and the fixture loses heat
ERV ensures indoor air quality in high performance home
High performance design incorporates fresh air flow for comfort, indoor air quality, and efficiency.
A high performance thermal envelope starts at the foundation
To ensure the Proud Green Home of Louisville performs according to plan, it's being wrapped in insulation. The foundation incorporates foam forms, and most of the walls are insulated concrete forms as well. Builder Sy Safi of UberGreen Spaces &...
Proud Green Home of Louisville lays foundation for high performance living
Insulating the foundation is one of the first steps to creating a quiet, comfortable, efficient home.
Water-saving technologies battle drought conditions
Low-flow toilets and other technology innovations can help save water in every home, and each step can make a difference.
Recirculation pumps deliver hot water on demand
Recirculation pumps can slash wasted water and energy, and also deliver hot water right when home occupants want it.
High performance home features high performance fiberglass windows
For any high performance home, windows are a major factor in the energy efficiency equation.
Energy Star Appliances and Electronics at the heart of the Proud Green Home of St. Louis
The owners of the Proud Green Home of St. Louis wanted to make their home energy efficient, and a host of appliances and electronics from LG Electronics are helping them do just that.
Geothermal HVAC meets homeowners' desires for IAQ and comfort
Geothermal heating and cooling ranks as one of the most energy efficient options for all types of homes.
Brick and stone deliver durability and indoor air quality for Proud Green Home of St Louis
For the family moving into the Proud Green Home of St. Louis, indoor air quality was a high priority.
Radiant floor heating warms the Proud Green Home of St. Louis
There's nothing like stepping on a warm floor when you get out of bed or the bath.
Floor protection wrap ensures indoor air quality throughout construction
The homeowners wanted to reduce the risk of dust and mold in their new high performance home.
On-demand recirculation pump delivers hot water instantly
A home is a collection of systems, and making the water heating system work better can save energy costs and make life more comfortable.
Proud Green Home of St. Louis uses EcoDrain for drain heat recovery (video)
The Proud Green Home of St. Louis incorporates a unique device that's designed to stop wasting energy and water.
Students get an inside look at high performance home building
The next generation of building professionals toured a new high performance home to learn about technology and design.
LED lighting brightens the Proud Green Home of St Louis
With the phase out of larger incandescent bulbs, homeowners and builders are turning to LED lighting for energy-efficient alternatives.
Fiberglass windows deliver energy savings for Proud Green Home of St Louis
As part of the building strategy to a tight building envelope, high performance windows play a key role in the Proud Green Home of St. Louis.
Geothermal heating and cooling saves energy at Proud Green Home of St. Louis
Geothermal heating using a ground source heat pump is considered one of the most energy-efficient ways to heat and cool a home.
Engineered wood subfloor supports the Proud Green Home of St Louis
A durable home starts from the bottom up, and engineered wood flooring panels help create a home that can weather the perils of construction. Fortunately, the Proud Green Home of St. Louis was in the framing stages during the summer months so it didn't have to suffer through winter.