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

The Pro Builder

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Today, 11 states have mandated a 100 percent goal for both renewable portfolio standards, carbon emission portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas reduction standards. Buildings and facilities significantly contribute to carbon emissions through energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and operating equipment.

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Best Energy Efficient Home Upgrades

UK Construction Blog

The post Best Energy Efficient Home Upgrades appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Turning your home into an energy efficient paradise isn’t just about saving on your utility bills; it’s about creating a more sustainable and comfortable living space. Use these to see when and where you use the most energy.

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Portland Sustainable Engineering Firm Plans 2024 Expansion

CCR Magazine

The firm brings its expertise in all-electric and living building design and regenerative mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems to help building owners and developers meet emissions requirements. These regulations are compelling building owners to build and retrofit buildings with high-efficiency, low-carbon solutions.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BDC Network

rcassidy Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:44 Andrew Lehrer and Tyler Jensen, Environmental Systems Design A significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure and operating expenses. is a complex system that delivers power as it is produced.

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Alexandria City HS Redevelopment Features Rockfon Ceilings

CCR Magazine

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.