High Performance Homes, No More Cost
This Best Practices document will provide many new real-world strategies and approaches to building a better high performance home without additional cost.Type: Guide
Sponsor: EEBA
Creating a Building Envelope That Beats Code
In order to build a high performance home, builders need to embrace new technologies and techniques. The results can be greatly improved over traditional approaches. This white paper takes a look at some of the top things homebuilders should consider in choosing a wall system for the best building envelope.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Fox Blocks
On-Demand Water Heaters: Greater Efficiency and Many Applications
On-demand tankless water heaters are becoming more efficient, and as a result, more accepted in homes. They require no storage tank, heating water directly only when hot water is needed.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: EcoSmart Green Energy Products
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Unique presentations to bring high energy to high-performance summit
PechaKutcha looks to spur ideas through 'electric' approach
Tiny Homes: Secrets to Layout & Interior Design
One of the trickiest parts when it comes to making tiny house livable is solving the puzzle of layout and interior design.
Concerns About Drinking Water Rising Along with Temperatures
Summer months mean rising temperatures and more outdoor activities, making it even more important to ensure members of your family are properly hydrated.
How Millennials are Changing the Housing Market
Tightened inventory, difficulty receiving credit and lower than average salaries have kept many of these buyers out of the market, but most economists see that as a temporary setback.
Where Does Your Town Rate in the 3rd Annual Ranking of America's Sweatiest Cities?
For those dreading the long, hot summer days, there are easy and affordable options to help keep your cool this season.
Green Homes in Texas Add $25,000 Resale Value, Study Finds
In Texas, new homes built to LEED standards command an 8 percent premium.
EEBA takes summit to new level
Annual event revamped with stronger focus on high-performance building
Water-Efficient Products Reduced U.S. Home Water Use by 140 Billion Gallons since 2007
According to recent research, while high-efficiency toilets that use 1.6 gallons per flush or less have been on the market since 1994, 21 percent of residential toilets still in service in water-stressed states are non-efficient.
Check Out the Top 10 Neighborhoods for Green Homes
Homes with green features sold for $33,894 more than the median sale price of all homes in the cities Redfin analyzed.
Behind Closed Doors: Survey Takes A Fresh Look At What Your Fridge Says About You
One in four U.S. consumers hide junk food in the back.
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates State-Of-The-Art Green Home
The home is a three-bedroom, 1400-square-foot center-entrance colonial.
Lennar Launches Smart Home Designs with Amazon Alexa
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Home Design brings a standardized approach to new residential Wi-Fi network design to help ensure whole-home connectivity.
Remodeling Secret: Homes with Blue Bathrooms Sell for More than Expected
A fresh coat of paint in the right color may help sell a home for more money.
Hard Water vs. Soft Water - Which Do You Have? (Infographic)
Water hardness and softness has nothing to do with its touch and feel.
HVAC Q&A: Mini Splits on the Move
Once the domain of add-on HVAC for remodeling or additions, ductless mini splits are now moving into the mainstream.See More »