Tag: building performance
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A Balanced Approach to Energy Upgrades
Homebuyers shopping in Denver’s huge Stapleton development know they’re going to get an energy-efficient home because that’s all the master developer will allow. But Wonderland Homes is betting that its continued success in Stapleton depends on not taking energy efficiency too far.
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A Double-dip of Home Building Innovation
Shea Homes creates flexible floor plans and a better way to sell them.
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5 Penetrations that Provide the Most Bang for Your Air-Sealing Buck
When it comes to air-sealing, some leaks matter more than others, new research shows.
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Texas Home Boasts Extreme Water and Energy Savings
A high-performance Texas home relies on low-tech touches to connect with its Hill Country site.
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EHDA Merit Award: Kohler Residence
Milwaukee straw-bale project blurs the lines between modern and traditional with an added touch of whimsy.
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EHDA Grand Award: New England Vacation House
Performance-enhancing features are packed into this 1,300-square-foot Rhode Island retreat.
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EHDA Grand Award: Montecito Modern
This remodeling project proves that an existing home can be modestly modernized to meet new design ideals and performance requirements.
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Is It a Green House? You Can’t Tell by Looking Anymore
Four eco-wise homes, from ultra-modern to super-traditional, are handsome proof that you can’t tell a green house just by looking at it.
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More Expensive Homes with New Minn. Building Code?
May 7–Proposed changes to Minnesota’s building code that are meant to make houses safer and more energy-efficient have roused the ire of some local builders, who say the guidelines could significantly jack up prices of new homes.