Passive House: Is It Worth the Cost?

When building a home, the material selection and design impact the energy bills, durability, and indoor air quality for decades. Going beyond code requirements in home insulation, air sealing, and heat recovery ventilation saves energy and boosts occupant comfort....
Poor Indoor Air Quality Hurts Productivity

Poor Indoor Air Quality Hurts Productivity

Studies have linked worker productivity, mood, and cognitive function to indoor air quality, but ventilation solutions exist for healthier indoor air. Poor Indoor Air Quality Hurts Worker ProductivityAs companies seek to improve their bottom line, many examine worker...

Four Myths About Net-Zero Homes

Imagine living in a home with practically no energy bills, where all your energy is produced on-site. A net-zero building uses a renewable energy system to generate as much energy as it consumes annually. Most net-zero homes feature an ultra-energy-efficient envelope...