In addition to water savings, the new products boast improved technology to keep units cleaner.
As homes get better at keeping the outdoors at bay, high-performance builders seek better ways to deliver indoor comfort and energy efficiency.
VertHaus, a New Jersey green developer, retrofits homes on spec. In this example, the home's footprint increased from 2,300 to 5,000 square feet. Can it still be considered green?
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At 400 square feet and free of the grid, the structure offers unique solutions to some of society’s upcoming challenges.
A pioneering house fares well during sustainability's ascent.
The home could save buyers nearly $6,000 a year in energy costs.
The Phototronic Living Home targets markets in cold climates and with severe housing shortages.
To fully receive the units' benefits, it's important to keep them well maintained.
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Builders, remodelers, verifiers, and other program champions applauded for helping promote high-performance home building.
Ultra-efficient demonstration home proves that low-impact living can be a high-end experience.