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Why ZERH Builders Profits are Decreasing
Today’s home­own­ers demand ener­gy-effi­cient and high-per­form­ing homes. As ZERH builders strive to accom­mo­date these demands, they also strug­gle with decreas­ing prof­its.
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Build a Mold-Resistant Home That Protects from the Inside Out
Water does­n’t need a flood to cause dam­age — high humid­i­ty and poor ven­ti­la­tion are often enough to com­pro­mise a struc­ture from with­in.
8 Energy Star Requirements for New Homes and How to Meet Them
8 Energy Star Requirements for New Homes and How to Meet Them
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Embodied Carbon vs Operational Carbon: The ICF Advantage for Operational Carbon Buildings
The envi­ron­men­tal impact of build­ings is a key con­cern in mod­ern con­struc­tion, focus­ing on reduc­ing car­bon emis­sions. A clear under­stand­ing of embod­ied and oper­a­tional car­bon, along with their dif­fer­ences, is essen­tial for sus­tain­able con­struc­tion strate­gies.
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Continuous Wall Foundation: Building a Strong Continuous Load Path from Foundation to Roof
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How to Build a SMART Home: Materials That Match the Technology
Tech­no­log­i­cal inno­va­tion is chang­ing the way we live, and homes are no excep­tion. From light­ing and secu­ri­ty to air qual­i­ty and com­fort, sys­tems that once required man­u­al input are now han­dled auto­mat­i­cal­ly, adjust­ing in real time to meet chang­ing con­di­tions.
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5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems
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Understanding Insurance When Building a New Home
Under­stand­ing insur­ance is key when build­ing a new home — for both home­own­ers and builders.
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Understanding the ENERGY STAR Rating System for Better Efficiency
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Blower Door Test 101: Essential Guide to Airtightness in ICF Construction