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Choosing the Best and Highest R-Value Wall Insulation for AZ
July 12, 2016 Green Building
Choosing the Best and Highest R-Value Wall Insulation for AZ

Building an energy efficient home is an increasingly popular option for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint or cut energy costs. However, these can be complicated structures that...

How to Prevent Thermal Bridging in Net-Zero Energy Homes
June 28, 2016 Green Building
How to Prevent Thermal Bridging in Net-Zero Energy Homes

If you are going to invest in a net-zero energy home, you are making a commitment that cannot be undertaken lightly. Global statistics show that we are not exactly having...

Best Net-Zero Energy Home Lighting Installation Options
June 21, 2016 Green Building
Best Net-Zero Energy Home Lighting Installation Options

As the world’s population continues to grow exponentially, it is becoming more and more necessary that we all start taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint on this planet....

Guide to Green Home Energy Efficient Door Installation
June 14, 2016 Green Building
Guide to Green Home Energy Efficient Door Installation

It is important today more than ever to invest in energy efficient homes, especially considering that residential electricity use accounts for quite a bit of the greenhouse gas emissions...

PV Solar Panel Systems for Net-Zero Homes [3 Benefits]
June 7, 2016 Custom Home Building Tips / Green Building
PV Solar Panel Systems for Net-Zero Homes [3 Benefits]

It is becoming increasingly important in today’s age to take advantage of environmentally friendly options whenever possible. From hybrid cars to better recycling, there are many things we can...

3 Types of Net-Zero Energy Efficient Building Envelopes
April 19, 2016 Custom Home Building Tips / Green Building
3 Types of Net-Zero Energy Efficient Building Envelopes

The building envelope is everything between the inside of your home and the world outside. It includes doors and windows, insulation and exterior walls, the foundation, and the roof....

Using Energy and Cost Modeling for Net Zero Energy Homes
April 12, 2016 Custom Home Building Tips / Green Building
Using Energy and Cost Modeling for Net Zero Energy Homes

A Net-Zero Energy home is a building designed or retrofitted to be as efficient as possible so that it consumes no more energy than it produces. This allows for...

Green Home Building: Passive vs LEED vs Net-Zero Energy
April 5, 2016 Custom Home Building Projects / Green Building
Green Home Building: Passive vs LEED vs Net-Zero Energy

Many people are starting to take back their lives and the life of this planet through greener lifestyles. Through modern technology, there are ways we can reverse our own...

Designing Net Zero Energy House Plans [Cheat Sheet]
March 29, 2016 Custom Home Building Tips / Green Building
Designing Net Zero Energy House Plans [Cheat Sheet]

Designing a new home is always an exciting and challenging experience. Starting your home design and construction from scratch and being a part of every detail and step will...

3 Tips for Cave Creek Energy Efficient Home Remodeling
March 15, 2016 Energy Saving Tips / Green Building
3 Tips for Cave Creek Energy Efficient Home Remodeling

Your house can be the most beautiful one on the block, but that doesn’t mean you have to pass up remodeling opportunities, especially when your home’s efficiency is the...