Learn about the materials, methods, and costs of blown-in insulation to keep your home comfortable and your utility bills low.
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Because the house is so energy-efficient, the HVAC system runs on stand-by most of the time and kicks on only four or five days out of the dear.
Passive solar home orientation and proper insulation are just a couple of ways to ensure comfort in any climate.
The Railway Residence is a spectacular 3,500-square-foot home that frames the surrounding mountain vistas in Whitefish. See this energy-efficient house here.
Sustainable elements of the home include a geothermal heat pump HVAC system, energy efficient windows and sprayed foam insulation. The exterior wood is a vertical shiplap siding milled from FSC certified Machiche. BauLinder Haus was designed to meet and exceed requirements put forward by the U.S....
Whether you're building new or remodeling, use these alternative framing and insulating techniques to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and durable than a code-built house.
Boning up on easy old-house energy fixes can save you lots of green—and benefit the planet, too.
Environmental and energy efficient build. We used materials such as external insulation, wood fibre insulating boards, intelligent breather membranes etc.
CONTENTS (TAP TO JUMP TO SECTION) Having energy efficient windows means that you and your family can enjoy a warm, comfortable home at any time of the year, no matter how low the temperatures drop. Products designed to have a high-energy performance are well insulated with no air leaks. By choosing energy efficient windows, you’ll […]
Timothy Oulton’s Dome Home is located in China; it's energy-efficient, watertight, and insulated. Its custom-made furniture curves with the walls, so no space is wasted.
By implementing these energy-saving tips in your daily life, you can positively impact the environment and save money on your energy bills
Minnesota's first code-approved straw-bale house is super energy-efficient – and wolf-proof.
Nowadays sustainability is an important and interesting topic in many areas. The widespread conversation on sustainability also opens the door to a broad array of ecological approaches in architecture. Gestalten’s publication Building Better –Sustainable Architecture for Family Homes offers a practical and inspirational guide for anyone who sees sustainability not as limiting, but rather as […]
mnm.MOD's building system relies on an advanced wall system made from recycled steel framing, incorporated insulation, and a mechanical chase to achieve high U and R values.
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You want to save money on utility costs and do your part to conserve energy, but some energy upgrades are so expensive that you may never see a payback in this lifetime. Don't worry, there are still ways to save without spending a fortune. We’ve put together a list of the best cost- and energy-saving upgrades, improvements that are affordable now and will start saving you money right away.
As architects continue to search for ways to improve building efficiencies, more and more are turning to advanced framing methods, particularly for multifamily and light commercial projects.
When it comes to windows, many homeowners only think about making changes to the aesthetics. Few people realize window insulation plays a major...
House By The Pond The overall design of the house was a direct response to an array of environmental regulations, site constraints, sola...
These 8 buildings, ranging from a kindergarten to an urban apartment building, all have something in common: they use almost no energy.
Energy-efficient home improvements cost a lot up front, but eventually pay themselves off. Exactly how long does it take? Consult this handy chart.
Architect Maziar Behrooz designed the stunning Green Arc House to be extremely energy-efficient.
Architect Michael Holly recently completed the Pond House at Ten Oaks Farm, an exquisite zero-energy retreat that combines energy-efficient architecture with intelligent landscape design.
See a new alternative to the uncomfortable temporary trailers schools use during renovations — this prefab building designed for comfort and energy-efficiency.
Sustainable Design & Construction Primer Download Now Passive House Buildings There is absolutely no cutting back on comfort; instead the level of comfort is considerably increased. A Passive House / Building is a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and ecological at the same time.
The Minim is a 210 sq.ft. modern tiny house that uses structural insulated panels (SIPs) for the walls and roof, allowing for better energy efficiency.
Adding home insulation is the single most cost-effective way to reduce home heating costs in winter, and coming costs in summer.
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The Railway Residence is a spectacular 3,500-square-foot home that frames the surrounding mountain vistas in Whitefish. See this energy-efficient house here.
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To minimize energy loss, the architects wrapped the house with highly efficient spray-in polyurethane foam insulation made with recycled plastic bottles by Lapolla. Tagged: Hallway and Medium Hardwood Floor. Photo 16 of 17 in This Striking Net-Zero Home Wraps Around a Serene Pond.
Haus G is a minimalist house located in Vorarlberg, Austria, designed by Bechter Zaffignani Architekten. A typical neighborhood, like any other neighborhood in Vorarlberg’s Rhine Valley, characterizes the environment of the new building.
Dok suvremene konstrukcije počinju svoj razvoj velikim dijelom u 19. stoljeću, u 20. stoljeću njihova se upotreba rasprostranjuje, ali i prati razvojem materijala i tehnologija završnih radova, kao što su fasade.
A collection of infographics on the global energy crisis, tackling subjects like renewable energy, world energy supplies, global petroleum prices, and the cost savings of switching to alternative energy sources.
Dimensions & layout of our Olive timber frame design, which is built with energy efficient structural insulated panels (SIPs).
This low-energy self-build project created a well-designed home that ticks all the boxes for its owners
Discover the world of minimal design through our online publication and store. Let us guide you through minimalist architecture and curated interiors. Shop our selection of minimal furniture and collectibles to bring the minimalist aesthetic into your own home.
Piampiano Residence is actually a remodel of an existing home next to the Roaring Fork river in Woody Creek, CO.
