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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

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Sustainable and Stylish: Top Home Design Trends in UK Construction for 2024

UK Construction Blog

Integrated Solar Roofing Integrated solar roofing is gaining momentum all over the country, offering an aesthetically pleasing and efficient way to harness the potent energy of the sun. This trend is driven by the need for sustainable energy solutions that do not compromise on design?

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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

BDC Network

This approach results in “less bad” rather than high-performance, net positive environmental outcomes. It measures what was achieved after the design is fully baked. The seven key ingredients are grouped into three categories— human thriving, positive performance, and financial prosperity—that are always present in the best examples.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Moreover, building in areas with existing infrastructure-like roads, utilities, and public services will minimize the need for further environmental intrusion. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.