Blogs- Page 315 of 593
-
A Beautiful Near-Net-Zero-Energy Home in Utah
Built with structural insulated panels and Passive House level of airtightness, this home is a winner
-
Should Your Old Wood Windows Be Saved?
We weigh the options with cost, complexity, efficiency, and preservation in mind
-
A Second Look at a Surprising Study on Energy
An earlier report found tougher energy codes have not reduced the use of energy, but the analysis was off-base
-
Housing Is Back. Is It Better?
Here’s how the tough lessons of the collapse made us more-responsible builders
-
‘Canada’s Greenest Home’ Posts Energy Data
The student-built project now has the numbers to back its energy efficiency claims
-
Does a Fireplace Belong in a Green Home?
An open fireplace makes for a cheerful hearth, but do their inherent inefficiencies always make them a foolish choice?
-
A Balanced Ventilation System With a Built-In Heat Pump
A father-and-son team are manufacturing a new ventilation device — a type of ‘magic box’ — called the CERV
-
Green Buildings Get a Loan Break
Fannie Mae says that multifamily projects certified by USGBC or other green building programs will get a loan discount worth thousands of dollars
-
New LED Lights on the Scene
Manufacturers of LED lighting products have introduced lamps that are designed to solve the recessed can problem
-
Cold-Climate Collaboration
A Maine architect designs Michigan’s first certified Passive House to be rooted in tradition