Floor protection ensures indoor air quality for the Proud Green Home of St Louis
Because indoor air quality is one of the top goals of the Proud Green Home of St. Louis, the builder used a polyethylene wrap to protect the subfloor during construction.
Proud Green Home of St Louis open house scheduled
The Proud Green Home of St. Louis will host an open house with separate events for building professionals and consumers on Feb. 20 and 21, 2015 at the home outside of St. Louis.
Attic ventilation delivers building envelope durability
Managing attic moisture will pay off over the life of the home.
Waste matters: an approach to building waste management that reduces cost
It’s a known fact there will be some waste associated with using building materials. One approach to minimizing both the amount of waste generated and the amount that gets dumped in landfills is to view housing as part of a broader manufacturing cycle.
Build green from the ground up with panelized wall construction
As part of its green building approach, the Proud Green Home of St. Louis utilized panelized wall construction to reduce construction waste and provide better performance.
Brick cladding and moisture management ensure durability for the Proud Green Home of St Louis
The building envelope of a home, especially one made of brick and stone, will likely last the life of the house without replacement, unlike other aspects of the home that might be replaced or upgraded.
You're showering wrong if you don't have one of these
Every shower wastes about 90 percent of the energy from the hot water that flows down the drain.
Innovative radiant heating warms the floor of 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. It's good to know that comfort can also be very energy efficient.
Foundation insulation seals the thermal envelope for the Proud Green Home of St Louis
A high performance home starts with a tight building envelope, and that includes the foundation.
Energy heel trusses make room for attic insulation
Most homes don't have enough insulation in the attic near the eaves, but a new truss design can make that problem go away. As this video with green building consultant Matt Belcher, principal with Verdatek Solutions and director of the...
Radon system ensures indoor air quality
You can't see or smell radon, but it could be a health hazard in your home.
Insulation surrounds the building envelope for the Proud Green Home of St Louis
Builder Kim Hibbs, president of Hibbs Homes, reviews the role that insulation from Dow Building Solutions will play in the energy-efficiency of the home.
A superior subfloor for the Proud Green Home of St Louis
Along with the walls and framing, a very important element in a high performance home is the subfloor system and the sheathing used.
Moisture management ensures durability for Proud Green Home of St. Louis
Air and water will find their way into any building. But smart builders provide a path that reduces the opportunity for damage to the other parts of the structure.
Plumbing fixtures deliver water savings for Proud Green Home of St. Louis
One of the green certifications that the builders of the Proud Green Home of St. Louis plan to achieve is the EPA's WaterSense designation, and the plumbing fixtures are part of the water-saving strategy for the home.
Home buyers learning the value of high performance homes
As the real estate market continues to recover, homebuyers are coming to value high-performance properties that provide long-term value in terms of comfort and energy savings.
Huff and puff wolf, you won't hurt this house made of brick and stone
With an emphasis on a durable building envelope, brick and stone will play a key role in the performance of the Proud Green Home of St. Louis.
Midwest market for high performance homes beginning to soar
At the Proud Green Home of St. Louis Muddy Boots tour in September, Steve Loos, staff vice president of Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri, discussed the growing market for high performance homes in the region.
High performance home market growing in St Louis
The recent Muddy Boots tour of the Proud Green Home of St. Louis drew many interested people from the area to view the high performance home in progress.
Proud Green Home of St Louis reflects builder and architect vision
The Proud Green Home of St. Louis reflects the vision of its architect and builder to deliver a high performance, yet livable, home to the clients.
