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Heat Pumps Are Smarter Than Ever (If They're Set Up Correctly)
Electric heat pumps are one of the hottest topics in residential construction, and for good reason. But proper installation and homeowner education is critical to achieve total...
Oct. 6, 2026
CJ Myrick
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Getting Comfortable with Continuous Insulation in Modular Construction
Aug. 31, 2026
Benjamin Obdyke
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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
Ian Roth Studios
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
Courtesy IBACOS
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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Dec. 23, 2025
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Reducing Environmental Impact 12 Homes at a Time
Aug. 8, 2025
IBACOS
Follow these tips to make sure you're meeting proper CFM requirements for HVAC installation.
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Flow Hood Testing: Proving a Home’s HVAC Performance
Aug. 4, 2025
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