Green Homes- Page 2 of 11
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Trombe Wall Solution
A strategy for radiant heat gain addresses the challenge of siting a Passive House due north
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A First-Time Builder Demonstrates a Keen Understanding of Building Science, Part 2
Everett Kramer is still busy testing and installing new systems and products
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High-Performance Modern Design
A few solutions for achieving a contemporary aesthetic and ambitious energy goals
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Building Science Meets HOUSES by Design
Three projects, multiple challenges, and a few pretty pictures
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A First-Time Builder Demonstrates a Keen Understanding of Building Science, Part 1
After years of research, Everett Kramer is building his family home using leading-edge green-building strategies
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Building for a Benchmark
Turning challenges into opportunities, TC Legend Homes secures Built Green certification for this new build in Seattle.
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A Solar-Centric Build
Energy-smart technologies and contemporary architectural details make this house an excellent example of streamlined net-zero design
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame
Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late 1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance
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Rammed Earth: Creating a 500-Year House
A design/build team demonstrates the durability of an ancient material
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Technologies Take Priority
A new build incorporates an advanced HVAC system and smart-home devices to maximize energy-efficiency and occupant comfort
