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A Modest New House Proves Green Doesn't Mean Expensive

Oct 8, 2008 | Prescott, Arizona

Typical Looking, Uncommonly Efficient and Healthy

This rather typical-looking single-story ranch house is very uncommon in a lot of ways. It's super energy-efficient, it has superior indoor air quality compared to most new houses, and it cost $55/square foot to build.

That it was so cheap to build flies in the face of conventional thinking about green building. How was this done? Tradeoffs. Fewer studs means more room for insulation. Roof overhangs and quality windows mean a smaller AC system. An unvented roof means the AC and ducts can go in the attic.

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Luxury Home Earns Gold NAHB Energy Value Housing Award

Sep 26, 2008 | Chino Valley, Arizona

Students' Academic Pursuits Provide Real-World Results

This luxury house won an NAHBNational Association of Home Builders, which awards a Model Green Home Certification. Energy Value Housing Award (Gold) while also complying with several sets of standards including LEEDLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify. , Environments for Living(EFL). A green building program that focuses on building science to improve home energy efficiency and comfort. EFL is administered by Masco Contractor Services., and ALA HealthHouse. It was designed to be healthy, durable, and affordable — as should be the goal of any sustainable building. Every detail was carefully considered, making the home efficient to build and live in.