Green Architects Lounge
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Net-Zero Homes, Part 3
The Green Architects' Lounge wraps up the conversation about net-zero homes with some commentary about cost trade-offs and things to remember
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Deep Energy Retrofit: Focus on the Envelope
You can't expect to cut a home's energy use by 50% without a serious renovation of its exterior envelope. For all its components—walls, roof, foundation, slab—the details need to be worked out.
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What Is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Beyond weatherization, a deep energy retrofit is a remodel that aims to cut energy use by at least 50%. How deep can you go? The sky (and your budget) is the limit.
