Energy Efficiency Energy Savings in Disguise: Look Closer, This Is No Ordinary Home Incorporating a host of quality construction and high-performance details make this home one of the most energy-efficient new houses in the country
HVAC For Water Heaters, the Heat Is On New energy-efficiency standards will make water heaters more expensive, bigger, and more complex to install. Here’s what you need to know
Codes + Standards Builders responding to demand for more energy efficient homes Young adult buyers have ranked homes and products with Energy Star certifications as a priority
HVAC The Prefab Home That Generates Twice the Renewable Energy It Uses A home produces enough energy to charge electric cars and power part of the museum next door
Remodeling Design Indoor/Outdoor Living in an Eichler Home A California cancer surgeon approached Klopf Architecture to upgrade an iconic yet dated midcentury-modern Eichler home into an energy...
Energy Efficiency Passive Houses Poised to Take Over New York Less than a decade ago, energy-efficient passive houses migrated from Germany to New York City. Today they’re making waves in recent and...
Energy Efficiency Honda Smart House Tracks Family's Use of Energy The Washington Post reports on a family living in a sustainable home designed to leave no carbon footprint. Susan O’Hara and Stuart Bennett...
Construction Quality Humidity Control in High-Performance Homes in Humid Climates Controlling humidity in homes located in humid climates, such as New Orleans, can be a sticky business
Codes + Standards Arizona utility adds demand charge for solar-powered users This new fee will be based on a solar user’s peak power demand during the month.
Codes + Standards Solar panels add average of $15,000 to home values Buyers willing to pay more for a house with photovoltaics
