Tag: building science
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Student Teams Design Zero Energy Ready Homes
Twenty-eight teams developed cost-effective, zero energy ready homes for mainstream builders in the DOE’s Challenge Home Student Design Competition.
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Passive Expressive
Walk into Brookfield Residential’s Midtown Residence Eight, just outside of Denver, and you’re embraced by sunlight and warmth. You’ll notice that street noise is muffled. Your first thoughts likely won’t be “this is a green home.???
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DOE Solicits Student Design Competition Entries
DOE student design competition seeks quality, high-performance entries.
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New American Home Pushes the Envelope on Sustainability and Style
Stunning views and contemporary interiors take center stage in the 2014 IBS show home, but it’s what’s behind the walls that sets it apart.
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TNAH on Track for Emerald Certification
The New American Home’s green rater discusses the challenges of certifying the sprawling high-performance project.
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Mystery Inspector Sees Double
The Mystery Inspector was in Denver a couple of weeks ago scouting out the housing situation, and he was very pleased with what he saw.
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Mystery Inspector: More Wasteful Framing
Wall, floor, and roof framing offer opportunities to make a house more energy efficient and comfortable while saving money on the lumber package.
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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.