ENSURE A CLEAN, FRESH AIR SUPPLY
Airtight construction saves energy and improves the durability of buildings. While an energy efficient home can never be “too tight”, since it is so airtight, it is
SUPER-INSULATE THE BUILDING ENVELOPE
Insulating, along with sealing, all six sides of the net zero building envelope are fundamental steps in the construction of zero energy homes or any energy
SUPER-SEAL THE BUILDING ENVELOPE
Air sealing a home is generally considered the most cost-effective way to reduce space heating and cooling energy use. It also improves comfort, and indoor
OPTIMIZE WITH ENERGY MODELING
Energy modeling helps determine which energy saving features are most cost effective Energy modeling software is an important design tool that helps builders identify the
Extremely Energy Efficient Homes
High-performance homes, especially those striving to achieve net zero energy performance employ a number of energy efficient materials and construction practices that need to be