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Webinar: Getting to Net-Zero Energy
Five building pros from across the country discuss the need for on-site renewable energy and how to get there.
Remodeling to Achieve Passive House Standards
Watch as architect Elizabeth DiSalvo walks us through how she and her team transformed this large but dark house into a spacious, quiet, and energy-efficient home.
Detailed Assemblies for an Airtight Small Home
Designer Amber Westerman shares drawings and details for building a high-performing slab-on-grade foundation, double-stud wall, and truss roof with nontoxic materials.
Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Ep.11, Elizabeth Disalvo, Net-Zero Architect
With a focus on net-zero homes, Elizabeth talks about how she got into sustainable architecture, working with open-minded contractors, and providing a more affordable net-zero option with prefab homes.
An Early Adopter of Passive House Design
A look back at the construction of a home by one of the Northeast's most recognized green-building design firms.
Energy-Smart HVAC
High-performance builder Ben Bogie explains how the components of this cutting-edge, energy-sipping mechanical system adequately heat and cool a home using as little energy as possible.
The Concrete-Free Floating-Plywood Slab Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger show how to reduce the environmental impact of a new home by omitting the concrete from the ground-level floors.
Detailing Windows on a High-Performance House
Ben Bogie explains why window installation is so important to a high-performance home, and he walks us through his process, including why he doesn't use canned foam.
Using Wood-Fiber Exterior Insulation for a Net-Zero Construction
Builder Ben Bogie introduces us to the science and benefits of wood-fiber insulation, plus he explains his installation process for the material on his latest construction project.
Building a Vaulted High-Performance and Foam-Free Roof Assembly
Josh Salinger shows us how to create more space and vent a roof, and do it all with a reduced environmental footprint.

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