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Dvele Expands Production of High-Tech Self-Powered Homes

The Pro Builder

The expansion of our manufacturing capabilities with more robotics and automation will allow us to produce our Essential line of homes, which conservatively will cost about 20% less than our current Advanced line,” says Kurt Goodjohn, co-founder and CEO of Dvele. “It

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

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Sustainable Community Living Projects Design Guide

CCR Magazine

Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials. They know how to include green building ideas, energy-saving technology, and eco-friendly materials in every project. This leads to saving energy over time.

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

Construction Specifier

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. With a 95 percent net to gross floor area ratio, the SEC stands out for its efficiency in a school setting. Notable glazing properties include 0.28 U-value, 0.27

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Passive House principles encompass various aspects of a building, including its walls, roofs, windows, ventilation, and heat exchange systems, all working in harmony to achieve high levels of energy efficiency. These features helped the building achieve superior energy efficiency and contributed to its Passive House certification.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, the environmental impact is lessened due to minimal shipping and packing materials delivered to the site and enhanced energy efficiency in the final construction. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.

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AISI Publishes “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes”

Civil + Structural Engineer

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. This document is designed to meet a variety of user needs,” said Jay Larson, P.E., F.ASCE, managing director of AISI’s Construction Technical Program.