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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. New homes also have benefited from code requirements that reduce energy use and improve indoor environments.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.

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New North Carolina high school achieves energy efficiency with Nudura® ICF

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New North Carolina high school achieves energy efficiency with Nudura® ICF 1 kcichowicz Mon, 10/23/2023 - 11:54 See how this North Carolina High School used Nudura ® Insulated Concrete Forms to achieve a minimal maintenance, energy efficient, disaster resilient building.

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Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency

The Pro Builder

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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Climate Change Creates Urgency to Enhance Building Efficiency

The Pro Builder

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

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Whirlpool Surpasses $125 Million in Donations to Habitat for Humanity

The Pro Builder

Whirlpool Surpasses $125 Million in Donations to Habitat for Humanity ldeakins Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:42 Whirlpool is celebrating more than $125 million donated to Habitat for Humanity since their partnership began in 1999 Whirlpool has exceeded the $125 million milestone in in-kind product donations to Habitat for Humanity International.

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Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas

The Pro Builder

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? We can leverage a reliable, affordable system that’s already in place,” she says.