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Calif. Embraces Passive House for Zero Carbon Multifamily Housing

…practices and encourages market actors to go beyond code, by integrating ultra-efficient PH approaches in the design and construction of new zero carbon multifamily housing. Passive House design elements emphasize…

Basics of Site Selection for Net Zero Homes

…siting and design process will help you set a good foundation for building your Net Zero Energy home! For more information, see our page on Zero Energy Home Design page….

Builder Profile: Solaire Homebuilders

…that issue to clients and helps Solaire fine tune a design that mixes low heat gain glazing, overhangs, and exterior solar shades. Design plays a key role in cost containment,…

Simple Techniques for Lowering the Cost of Zero Energy Homes

…did they achieve these savings? The key was intelligent design and planning.   Heating and Cooling Equipment One striking cost reduction occurred in the heating and cooling system. Earlier homes…

Green Canopy Homes Builds Zero Energy Homes Supported by Impact Investing

…about designing and building cost effective zero energy homes? SL: Our team has learned that a number of low cost design, material, and construction decisions make zero energy homes technically…

Use Your Consumer Power to Lift the Zero Energy Homes Market

…Zero Energy Project offers the technical information you can share with your designer and builder. Document your building requirements and give it to every designer, builder, and real estate broker…

Place Ducts Inside the Building Envelope

…It’s unfortunate that most designers fail to consider the entire heating and cooling system in their plans leaving builders with little choice but to install ducts in attics and crawlspaces….

Energy Efficiency is Necessary but Not Nearly Sufficient!

…is to design and build or renovate to use as little energy as practical AND acquire that energy from clean, renewable sources. Design for Emissions What should building designers, contractors,…

Keep Zero Energy Construction Simple

…design details are most important to strong energy performance? TC: In our video, we identified twelve steps to designing and building zero-energy homes. Economy of everything is really the key….

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Selecting Sustainable Materials: An #EcoRenovate Guide

Decisions, decisions, decisions! Whether it’s a renovation or new home construction, choosing the right materials is every bit as important as design. And an overall sustainable approach will help ensure…

Fresh Air Systems – Balanced Whole House Ventilation

…as houses get tighter and better insulated, the need for well-designed mechanical ventilation gets more compelling. At its simplest, this means using kitchen and bathroom fans to remove moist or…

Zero Energy Proves Profitable in Vacation Rental

…the energy-efficiency envelope while sticking to a budget. Our goal was simple: to build a highly energy efficient, all-electric zero energy design that was achieved on a modest budget and…

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