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High-Performance Homes
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Is Passive House Design Worth the Cost?
Higher up-front costs could be holding passive house design back, but some experts argue the long-term benefits outweigh the price
Aug. 20, 2024
Images: courtesy United Way of Long Island
Net Zero
Getting Homes Zero-Energy Ready on Long Island
July 8, 2024
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High-Performance Homes
Debunking 6 Common Myths About Passive House Design
May 14, 2024
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Energy Efficiency
EPA Introduces New Certification: Energy Star NextGen
May 7, 2024
Photos: courtesy Two Trails and Sun West Custom Homes
The New American Home
5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home
April 18, 2024
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Home
DOE Awards Recognize Several NAHB Members for Home Performance Innovation
Oct. 24, 2023
Scroll down to read about LP WeatherLogic Structural I Rated Sheathing and some of other products used to maximize the Desert Comfort Idea Home's energy efficiency. | Image: LP Structural Solutions
Products
Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Idea Home
May 16, 2023
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Net Zero
Risks to Consider in the Race to Net Zero
Nov. 4, 2022
Now there's a new online source for sustainable products and for information about sustainable building practices. | Photo: Andrey Popov / stock.adobe.com
Energy Efficiency
Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process
Oct. 21, 2022
The Desert Comfort Experience Home uses innovative small-diameter duct runs to optimize Mitsubishi’s zoned heating and cooling system and distribute fresh air throughout the house. | Photos: Alex LaLiberte
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality
Oct. 2, 2022
The 8-by-24-foot, 1-foot-thick structural insulated panels (SIPs) were set in place as the roof deck in about a day.
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements
June 2, 2022
Aerosol whole-building envelope sealing is high-tech process that uses a dry fog of aerosol sealant and pressurization from the blower door test setup to find and seal leaks. | Photo: courtesy Building America Program
Energy Efficiency
Energy-Efficiency Road Map: Whole-Building Envelope Sealing
Feb. 23, 2022
The Desert Comfort Experience Home uses Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) for its perimeter wall structure, creating a strong, well-insulated, and air-sealed thermal enclosure. | Photos: Alex LaLiberte
High-Performance Homes
The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Going Vertical With Insulated Concrete Forms
Feb. 18, 2022
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