With regard to construction and demolition waste, getting to zero will require completely rethinking a building’s design and construction. Open flex space, which is meant to be rearranged over time as the demands of the residents…
House Designs
Most heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors are unaware of the systems approach used in building science and green…
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The Water-Energy Connection
The treatment and pumping processes required for municipal water and wastewater services can be the largest consumer of electric energy…
Electrical Systems
Electrical systems are one of the most inefficient systems in a home. Usually not much thought goes in to planning…
Design for Less Material Waste
Rectangular Footprint: In this article, we talked about basic house design. You can save a tremendous amount of money on…
Money in the Dumpster
Don’t you just hate paying for wasted materials? Visit a typical residential construction site and look in the dumpster. The…
Floor Plan Room Layout
Consider the kitchen as a supplementary heating device for your home. In hot climates, it’s typically better to place the…
Designing for Natural Daylight
Daylighting serves as a passive lighting system, and natural light can significantly improve our mood (and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder,…
Net Zero Water
This article is dedicated to changing the common perception of where water comes from, how much of it is ours…
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