Use Duct-Free HVAC Technology to Build a High-Performance Home
A new alternative for high-performance heating and cooling is the duct-free mini split system that offers a number of significant benefits over the traditional forced-air system. This white paper explores the ways in which duct-free HVAC technology contributes to a high performance home.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: LG HVAC
Greenspur's OneNest Project Profile
OneNest Project is a labor of love, bringing together a thoughtful team that plans to build the homes of the future without losing the style and romance of traditional architecture. The project combines the latest material science and design to...Type: Case Study
Sponsor: LG HVAC
Ductless HVAC Offers Benefits for Building Professionals and Homeowners
Ductless mini splits are gaining in popularity for both new homes and remodeling existing homes. Mini splits – a form of heat pump – provide new levels of energy efficiency for homes. This white paper identifies the benefits that homeowners and building professionals will find when making mini splits a part of a project.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: LG HVAC
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Harvard HouseZero Project Requires No HVAC or Daytime Electric Light
The renovation of the stick-built house will demonstrate how to transform this challenging building stock into a prototype of ultra-efficiency.
DOE: 3 Technologies that Will Make Your Home Smarter
The rise of internet-connected devices, from phones to thermostats, is changing the way we live, work, and commute.
How Nanoparticles are Differentiated from Other Heating Options
Nanoparticles, the microscopic particles having a very high surface area to volume ratio, will likely be your source to future heating comfort and efficiency.
National Homebuilder Offers Apple HomeKit in New Homes
Using Apple's Siri interface or apps, homeowners easily control HomeKit-connected devices so that they work smarter.
What are the Differences between Natural Gas and Propane Water Heaters?
Depending on where you live, your home may have the option of having a water heater that uses propane or natural gas. What's the difference?
7 strategies to consider for building green
Ventilation key for designing better buildings
The Importance of Attic Ventilation
While it may seem counterintuitive to insulate an attic for warmth and then install vents that allow outside air in, ventilating your attic is key to reducing moisture, avoiding mold and preventing the formation of ice dams.
Green Home Energy Rater Reviews Proud Green Home of Louisville
If you want to be at the top of the green building programs, you have to do the best of everything.
Energy Star Home Delivers Lower Utility Bills
Despite moving into a larger home, their energy bills were lower than in their previous house.DC Versus AC – Challenges for DC Adaption
Photovoltaic (PV) panels and other onsite renewables generate DC, but these systems still incur losses. Grid-connected renewables require an inverter to convert their DC to AC for the grid, even though it is changed immediately back to DC for onsite use.
Air Quality: Proud Green Home of Louisville
The Proud Green Home of Louisville was designed and constructed with healthy living in mind.
Energy Management: Proud Green Home of Louisville
One of the top goals of the Proud Green Home of Louisville was to create a highly energy efficient yet very livable home.
TRI Pointe Launches HomeSmart Connected Home Line
WiFi connectivity means that homes are pre-wired for a central wireless access point.
Home Automation Platform Conserves Energy and Simplifies Sustainability
Homeowners can use home automation systems to automatically and continuously conserve energy.
ABC Green Home 3.0 Prepares for California's Net Zero Energy Regulations
This futuristic home will serve as a learning tool as California prepares to meet the 2020 mandates that require all new homes to be Net Zero Energy.See More »
