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Tag: energy efficiency
Passive on a Budget
Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects designed its first certified passive house on a strict budget and learned many lessons along the way.
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.
Builders Receive Housing Innovation Awards
Solar Decathlon event showcases the benefits of energy efficiency.
Success Strategy: Design and Energy Efficiency Power Garbett Homes
Utah-based builder plans expansion into markets where homeowners face high utility bills.
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.
Insulation, Cubed: National Fiber Insul-Cube Insulation
Tackle hard-to-insulate band joist spaces with a unique blown-in option.
The Red Cottage Kitchen
An energy-wise cottage in the north Minnesota woods is custom yet affordable, thanks to deft use of IKEA cabinets and appliances, concrete floors, glulam beams, and bold color.
Mystery Inspector 8: Energy-Efficient Framing Detail for Intersecting Walls
This interior wall doesn’t touch the exterior wall, so there is no need for ladder backing or wall bucks—just a continuous plane for insulation and uninterrupted drywall.
Mystery Inspector 6: Simple, Neat Air Sealing for Plumbing and HVAC
A good start to an inspection on a jobsite in southern Maryland.