Energy Efficiency Building Science: Net Zero Works Three award-winning houses prove that building Zero Energy Ready Homes is good business.
Opinion Getting Ahead of the Energy Efficiency Curve Lowering your HERS scores will benefit both you and your buyers
Opinion It's Time to Get Ahead of the Energy Efficiency Curve Lowering your HERS scores will benefit both you and your buyers
Energy Efficiency DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home winners Winners of the 2015 Housing Innovation competition prove that high-performance homes are possible in every climate and at any price point.
Timber Framing Advanced Framing for High Performance and Low Waste On the path to increased efficiency, a home builder learns new techniques and implements innovative building systems
Green Projects Top Designs: Net Zero, Modern, and Low-Maintenance Life at net zero suits New England couple
Home Technology Solar Decathlon 2015 Prototype Homes Open for Tours Some participating teams constructed homes that address resiliency toward environmental changes and disasters in their respective home regions
Building Technology North American Passive House Network E-book Explains Passivhaus, Net-Zero Techniques Free guide includes spotlight on individual projects
Insulation Foam Insulation vs. Fiberglass and Cellulose: Which Is the Right Choice? Three insulation options dominate home construction, but picking the right one can be tricky
Codes + Standards ASHRAE proposes standardization of global rating systems Proposed standard, now open for public comment, addresses lack of uniformity worldwide