Prefab homes
Historically, prefab homes have not had a reputation for high performance, but with the help of the sleek and sexy Beachaus I from Inhaus Developments Ltd., prefabs are securing their place among the smartest and most sustainable homes on the market. When it comes to high efficiency...
When it comes to choosing a building envelope there are many variables to consider: R value, thermal bridging, air infiltration, embodied energy, fire resistance, toxicity, insects and rodents, and of course cost. The following should help you make sense of it all. To be clear up...
Alberta’s first Net Zero community will comprise include 27 pre-fabricated, sustainably built energy efficient homes. Landmark Homes Inc. In Calgary Alberta, In partnership with Brookfield Residential Properties, has just started construction on a community of 27 net zero homes, the...
When your drawings are completed, you need to decide whether you will build your home yourself or hire professionals. Be sure to choose builders that can successfully carryout any eco-design features that you have planned. . 1. Working with an architect.
We discussed previously the...
