Green Homes- Page 2 of 11
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Building Science Meets HOUSES by Design
Three projects, multiple challenges, and a few pretty pictures
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A First-Time Builder Demonstrates a Keen Understanding of Building Science, Part 1
After years of research, Everett Kramer is building his family home using leading-edge green-building strategies
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Building for a Benchmark
Turning challenges into opportunities, TC Legend Homes secures Built Green certification for this new build in Seattle.
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A Solar-Centric Build
Energy-smart technologies and contemporary architectural details make this house an excellent example of streamlined net-zero design
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame
Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late 1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance
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Rammed Earth: Creating a 500-Year House
A design/build team demonstrates the durability of an ancient material
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Technologies Take Priority
A new build incorporates an advanced HVAC system and smart-home devices to maximize energy-efficiency and occupant comfort
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A Wood-Centric Build
Cross-laminated timber and wood-fiber insulation combine for a super-tight envelope capped with an integrated-tile solar roof
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Building Against the Grain
The first net-zero development in Selah, Washington, is a study in compromise—between one team’s vision and the home-buying market at hand
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Proof of Concept
Only the second Living Building Challenge−certified home, Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm is a study in regenerative design
