Essential Elements of Passive House Design
23 Must-Haves When Building an Energy-Efficient Home
Millennials further appreciate that energy-efficient homes provide a high level of comfort and safety to their families, and will increase the resale value of the house.
Rebuilding a Commercial Building After a Flood
How to Design Flood Resistant Basement Walls
How Much Does it Cost to Frame a House?
When you build a house, framing will take the biggest bite out of your budget. However, costs vary significantly based on your home’s design and material choice.
CUSTOM HOME AT PINNACLE PEAK
Discovery is one of the four schools to receive the zero energy certification, nationwide.
ICF Home Construction in Colorado: Everything You Need to Know
Building for the Future: Exploring ICF Construction in Washington State
What is the typical Interior finish on an ICF?
All building codes in the USA and Canada specify that plastic insulation (EPS) must be covered by a thermal barrier equivalent to 15 minutes of fire protection in habitable spaces. This is achieved with ½” gypsum board or an equivalent material. Fox Blocks has specific fire testing that proves regular ½” gypsum board with regular drywall screws fastened into the plastic webs remains on the wall for the required 15-minute time period.
Senate Proposes to Incorporate Energy Performance into the Mortgage Loan
Democrats and Republicans came together recently to introduce the HOMES Act in Congress that would provide rebates up to $8000 to homeowners who invest in energy saving performance improvements to their homes