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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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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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SHARC Energy and Subterra Renewables Partner to Deliver $200M in Thermal Energy Solutions

Civil + Structural Engineer

SHARC International Systems Inc. By combining SHARC Energy’s innovative WET technology with Subterra’s geothermal exchange systems (“ Systems ”), the partnership aims to bring unparalleled solutions to the market, capturing a greater share for both companies.

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Webinar on Demand: 5 Tips to Build a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

Discover details about how Sun West Custom Homes, in collaboration with green building consultant Two Trails, used an integrated approach to energy efficiency, air-tightness, and renewable energy to create this high-performance home that also improves indoor air quality and comfort for the home's occupants.

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Why Pumps Are Critical Resources for Renewable Energy Applications

Civil + Structural Engineer

That’s the number of people employed in renewable energy worldwide as of 2023. These statistics from Renewable Energy World emphasize an important trend toward renewable energy sources. Finish Thompson pumps play a vital role in maintaining system integrity in a variety of sustainable applications.

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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 takes center stage in Mission Bay development

Construction Specifier

Some of the integrated sustainable design strategies include energy efficient exterior walls, foundations, roof, windows and doors, enhanced air quality ventilation systems, a rooftop solar renewable energy canopy, solar battery backup, and recycled water infrastructure, as well as engineered walks and ramps.