6th Annual MVP Awards: HVAC
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the HVAC category
5 Findings About Heat Pumps
Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
Building Products for Cold Climates and Cold-Weather Construction
A range of building products and materials suited to cold-weather construction
10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home
These energy-saving products can significantly lower utility costs while reducing a home's overall carbon footprint
Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing
HVAC faults usually go undetected, which is a problem, since they can severely compromise a home’s energy efficiency
Healthy Homes
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns
Codes + Standards
Intl. Code Council Eliminates Exception for Duct Leakage Tests
The International Code Council (ICC) passed a proposal to mandate more duct testing in order to reduce duct leakage, conserve energy, and reduce…
Net Zero
Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Role of Trade Partnerships
Two builders discuss why cultivating true trade partners is essential to successfully transitioning your business to building net zero or NZE-ready homes
Healthy Homes
How Does Humidity Control Equipment Create a Healthier Home?
When thinking of ways to design a healthier home, ventilation and filtration are no brainers. Humidity control, however, is often an afterthought…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Can You Filter COVID-19 From Indoor Air?
Builders may be wondering if there is an indoor air filtration system that could whisk the coronavirus out of…
Quality Matters
Why Compact Duct Layouts for HVAC Make Sense
The approach shown here for HVAC duct layouts is a win-win: It saves money and reduces homeowner complaints about indoor comfort
HVAC
How Advances in HVAC Are Affecting Indoor Comfort and Occupant Health
Current HVAC innovations are a key component of today’s energy-efficient homes and can enable builders to go beyond the status quo to deliver more comfortable, healthy homes
Indoor Air Quality
For Better Indoor Air Quality: Build Tight and Ventilate Right
Buildings need to dry and people need to breathe. Good air sealing aids both
Show Village
Show Village 2020 Products Preview
When you visit Show Village 2020 at the International Builders’ Show, be sure to check out these products from our partners
Energy Efficiency
Could Heat Pumps Be the Next Focus for Energy-Efficiency Gains?
As federal standards for lighting improve, utilities and program administrators are looking for new areas of focus for energy efficiency gains. At…
