Energy Efficiency - Page 57 of 76

Insulating a Slab-On-Grade Foundation
Depending on your location, you may need rigid-foam insulation under and around the edges of the slab.
A House that Stays Cool Deep in the Heat of Texas
Insulation, air-sealing, and efficient mechanicals keep this house comfortable in the hot, humid weather.
How it Works: Grid-Tied PV Systems
Most photovoltaic (PV) systems are tied to the power grid, which means that any surplus is fed back into the grid, and any deficit is supplied by the grid.
What's the Difference: Energy-Efficient Mortgages
Conventional EEM, VA EEM, and FHA EEM
The Boat House
This distinctive four-bedroom oceanfront home was artfully designed by architects Anna and Chuck Dietsche. Having traveled the world, the Dietsches’ clients chose to build their vacation home on a dune-ridge…
The Passive House Build, Part 4: Framing for Efficiency
Double-stud walls and trusses create the ideal shell for an economical and efficient building.
Housing is Back. Is it Better?
Here’s how the tough lessons of the collapse made us more-responsible builders.
Cold-Climate Collaboration for an Energy-Smart Home
A Maine architect designs Michigan’s first certified Passive House to be rooted in tradition.
The Passive House Build, Part Three: Superinsulated Slab
If you aren’t insulating the edge, you’re only doing half the job.
A Practical Air-Sealing Sequence
If you aim to build a superinsulated airtight home and want to keep it affordable, your best bet is to use common materials and methods that don’t disrupt traditional work sequences very much.

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