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14 Design Don’ts for High Performance Homes
Added by Chris Laumer-Giddens on February 14, 2013 at 7:30am — 8 Comments
Words That Turn Home Energy Pros Into Building Science Dorks
"Ma'am, we've just tested your house and found your infiltration rate to be 16.7 ACH50, your R-values to be only 26% of the IECC…
Added by Allison A. Bailes III on October 18, 2012 at 8:01am — 4 Comments
A Solar House with Soul in Wiscasset, Maine
A brand new passive solar house completes the first piece of a long held dream for homeowner Jason Peacock. A builder and LEED Accredited Professional, B.A. Jason also works at Maine Green Building Supply where he has honed his sustainable knowledge. Passionate about green, when Jason bought 36 acres of land just outside of Wiscasset, Maine he had a very specific vision in mind.…
Added by Samuel Strickland on May 23, 2012 at 1:45pm — No Comments
What's Wrong with These Pictures? A Contest
note: I published this article today on daily5REMODEL, and remodelers and home performance pros are weighing in with some excellent responses. Feel free to post your response here, but please also post it on d5R if you want to be eligible for the prize, a signed and inscribed copy of the forthcoming book…
ContinueAdded by Leah Thayer on November 8, 2011 at 3:46pm — 6 Comments
A Green Home - It's Just Good Design
What makes a Green Home green? Is it the bamboo floors? Maybe it’s the low-e windows or the extra insulation in the walls? What about a high efficiency heating and cooling system? Or maybe it's a plaque by your front door that says, “I'm Green!”?
How about all of the above and then…
ContinueAdded by Chris Laumer-Giddens on April 11, 2011 at 8:02am — No Comments
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