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Exterior view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado.

Brilliant and Resilient: The Panorama Idea Home

The Colorado home is a master class in merging beautiful design, indoor comfort, and aggressive sustainability goals in an unforgiving climate
Dec. 10, 2024
Photo: Insignia Studios
Aerial view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado
Products

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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Image: Cherezoff / Stock adobe
Home

DOE Awards Recognize Several NAHB Members for Home Performance Innovation

Oct. 24, 2023
Scroll down to read about LP WeatherLogic Structural I Rated Sheathing and some of other products used to maximize the Desert Comfort Idea Home's energy efficiency. | Image: LP Structural Solutions
Scroll down to read about LP WeatherLogic Structural I Rated Sheathing and some of other products used to maximize the Desert Comfort Idea Home's energy efficiency. | Image: LP Structural Solutions
Products

Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Idea Home

May 16, 2023
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Image: Stock adobe
Net Zero

Risks to Consider in the Race to Net Zero

Nov. 4, 2022
Now there's a new online source for sustainable products and for information about sustainable building practices. | Photo: Andrey Popov / stock.adobe.com
Now There's A New Online Source For Sustainable Products And For Information About Sustainable Building Practices | Photo: Andrey Popov / Stock adobe
Energy Efficiency

Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process

Oct. 21, 2022
The Desert Comfort Experience Home uses innovative small-diameter duct runs to optimize Mitsubishi’s zoned heating and cooling system and distribute fresh air throughout the house. | Photos: Alex LaLiberte
The Desert Comfort Experience Home uses innovative small-diameter duct runs to optimize Mitsubishi’s zoned heating and cooling system and distribute fresh air throughout the house. | Photos: Alex LaLiberte
High-Performance Homes

Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality

Oct. 2, 2022
The 8-by-24-foot, 1-foot-thick structural insulated panels (SIPs) were set in place as the roof deck in about a day.
The 8 By 24 Foot, 1 Foot Thick Structural Insulated Panels (si Ps) Were Set In Place As The Roof Deck In About A Day
High-Performance Homes

Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements

June 2, 2022

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