High-Performance Homes

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Getting Comfortable with Continuous Insulation in Modular Construction

Offsite building solutions for housing are poised to gain more traction in the market and are already leading the way in energy efficiency

Aug. 31, 2026

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4 Tips & Tricks for Proper Window Flashing

Aug. 31, 2026

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Beyond First Cost: How Building for High Performance Pays Off

June 1, 2026

The New American Home 2026 in Winter Park, Fla., features an integrated system of materials, products, and systems that vastly improve energy and water efficiencies, enabling a 43.2kW rooftop solar array to fully provide off-grid power and achieve a minus-35 HERS score.

The New American Home 2026

The New American Home 2026: The Keys to Achieving High Performance

May 25, 2026

An Energy Star staple for whole-home certification calls for specifying and installing Grade I insulation (per the Residential Energy Services Network, or RESNET, standards) in all assemblies, as well as prebatting in hard-to-reach areas of the attic.

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7 Reasons Why Energy Star Still Matters

Dec. 24, 2025

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Desert Comfort Idea Home: Video Playlist

Dec. 23, 2025

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Reducing Environmental Impact 12 Homes at a Time

Aug. 8, 2025

Follow these tips to make sure you're meeting proper CFM requirements for HVAC installation.

Flow Hood Testing: Proving a Home’s HVAC Performance

Aug. 4, 2025

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Desert Comfort Idea Home: Designed and Built for High Performance

April 30, 2025

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