High-Performance Homes

Photo: courtesy Babcock Ranch/Kitson and Partners
Home exteriors on Innovation Way at Babcock Ranch, a new community in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Construction

Home Building Innovation in Action at Babcock Ranch

Several big builders are testing new building innovations in real-world housing projects to help reduce costs and speed production
Feb. 20, 2025
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Man doing blower door test on a home
Quality Matters

Striving for Better Blower Door Results

Feb. 19, 2025
Insignia Studios
Exterior view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado.
Panorama House

Brilliant and Resilient: The Panorama Idea Home

Dec. 10, 2024
Photo: Insignia Studios
Aerial view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado
Panorama House

13 Products Used in the Panorama Idea Home

Dec. 5, 2024
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Despite their up-front construction costs, the long-term savings offered by passive houses also need to be taken into consideration.
Sustainability

Is Passive House Design Worth the Cost?

Aug. 20, 2024
Images: courtesy United Way of Long Island
This 1,360 Square Foot Zero Energy Ready Home On Long Island Achieves A 15 Hers Index Score
Net Zero

Getting Homes Zero-Energy Ready on Long Island

July 8, 2024
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Passive House design can increase energy efficiency
High-Performance Homes

Debunking 6 Common Myths About Passive House Design

May 14, 2024
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Energy-efficiency rating showing on tablet with house plans in background
Energy Efficiency

EPA Introduces New Certification: Energy Star NextGen

May 7, 2024
Photos: courtesy Two Trails and Sun West Custom Homes
This year’s New American Home exceeds all previous versions of the program in terms of its superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.
The New American Home

5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

April 18, 2024

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