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Electric House Made With Cross-Laminated Timber

Integrating cross-laminated timber, wood-fiber insulation, panelized construction, and a solar-tile roof for Passive-House performance.

The End of Deep Energy Retrofits

Learn why one design-build remodeling firm stopped doing these types of renovations in favor of other efficiency improvements and upgrades.

Improve Home Efficiency with Inflation Reduction Act Rebates

The new legislation would provide $9 billion for efficiency upgrades, including heating, cooling and cooking appliances, photovoltaics, and electric vehicles.

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Smart and Agnostic Electrical Panel

As both a load center and an energy management system, the SPAN electrical panel allows residents to prioritize energy usage and loads.

Practical Ways to Electrify an Old House

A heat-pump and solar-PV system transformed this 100-plus-year-old home into an energy-efficient all-electric house on its way to net-zero.

The Power Plant of the Future

Solar-battery hybrid power systems are poised for explosive growth.

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Wall Sleeve for Minisplit Penetrations

Fibrous insulation is hard to seal on exterior walls when installing heat pumps. These plastic tubes can help.

Critical Details for Ductless Heat Pumps

Trouble-free performance begins with properly installed line sets that pass rigorous testing for leaks.

Designing an HVAC System for a Passive House

Learn why these products were chosen to create balanced ventilation and improve comfort and indoor-air quality in this high-performance renovation.

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Protect Foundation Foam

A great choice for exterior foam on foundations is a borate-treated expanded polystyrene (EPS) that performs at a similar R-value to extruded polystyrene (XPS) but is much less environmentally unfriendly.

Flashing a Window Using ZIP Tape

Travis and Joe walk through the step-by-step process of prepping, caulking, and flashing a window using stretch tape and flashing tape from ZIP System.

Maintain Insulation R-Value With AccuVent Baffles

Installed between the roof sheathing and insulation, these baffles help improve energy efficiency.

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High-Performance Wall of Windows

The functional areas of this lakeside home all have an unobstructed lake view while still maintaining excellent energy efficiency.

Solar Shingles in Austin

A Tesla roof powers this five-bedroom Texas home and then transfers extra energy to the power grid.

Innovative Design in Affordable Housing

A barbell layout comfortably organizes this small, single-family home into its extremely narrow footprint.

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Insulating a Roof: Getting Higher R-Value

An expert weights in on how to boost performance without ruining the look.

Gray-Water System for a Sustainable Home

A remodel aimed at water conservation becomes a case study for resource-efficient whole-house design.

Passive-House Remodel in A Historic Neighborhood

A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive-House certification.

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