The Burgeoning Field of Smart Home Window Technology

Posted by on Mar 15, 2024 in Blog, Green Building Design, Green Homes Windows are being developed now that are more energy efficient than the windows of years gone by. There are“super-windows” on the market that contain triple layer designs with mixtures containing krypton or argon gases to fill in the spaces. These windows also contain insulating low-E coatings. On the other hand, “smart windows” are windows that are able to adapt to changes in the environment....
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Energy Saving Tips for the Home

Posted by on Jan 31, 2024 in Blog, Green Homes Did you make a resolution to go a little greener in the New Year? Even if you didn’t, there are definite benefits in trying to save the planet a little bit more every day. When trying to save energy it is important to think about the entire household. Don’t just think about things like adjusting the thermostat; instead consider all the rooms in your home and how they are using electricity....
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Plans for the Design of an Energy Efficient House

Posted by on Jan 19, 2024 in Blog, Green Homes An energy efficient home uses green design principles and sustainable building materials to reduce dependency on utility companies and provide a healthier living environment. They also make good use of natural cooling, heating and lighting. A good design of an energy efficient house should not be much more expensive to build than a traditional house, and it should still reduce energy bills and...
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Make Your Home More Livable, Cut Energy Costs, Go Green: Winterize!

Posted by on Jan 15, 2024 in Blog, Green Homes With winter upon us (it officially started December 21!), now is a good time to address winter weatherproofing and preparation before it gets too cold and deep into the season. Whether one lives in a luxury home or mobile home, this seasonal updating is a particularly important facet of home ownership. Winterization not only enhances the environment in which we live, but can also cut energy...
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Green Building Design Guide for Construction: Envelope and Lighting

Posted by on May 8, 2024 in Blog, Green Building Design This guide will show you envelope and lighting design strategies for saving energy in your building when trying to achieve LEED certification or designing a green building. Building Envelope The building envelope is the most important part of your green building design. An effective envelope can highly reduce heating and cooling energy cost due to its ability to reject the sun’s radiation...
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