The Best Energy-Smart Details
High-performance homes rely on very specific assemblies to control water, air, heat, and vapor. Only through understanding these assemblies and building them right can we make houses energy efficient, durable, and comfortable. In this Expert Exchange, a crew of architects and builders share their favorite details from the drawing board and the job site, so you learn how to design and build a successful green home.
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Simple Structure, High Performance
A slab foundation, advanced framing, and conditioned space for mechanical equipment are smart strategies for an energy-efficient building
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Energy-Efficient Solution to Radon Mitigation
A method for sealing off radon that results in better air-sealing and proper ventilation, which means less energy usage
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Detailing a Wall-to-Roof Truss Transition
An approachable Passive House–level assembly with raised-heel trusses, exterior wood-fiber insulation, and plywood air barrier
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Concrete-Free Slab: Foundation-to-Wall Connection
A cost-effective method for detailing the transition from stem wall to wood-framed wall to meet zero-energy goals
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