High performance home / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...high Class III. Cost versus performance: While the initial cost of a smart membrane is higher than polyethylene, its long-term benefit of preventing mold and rot in a high-R value wall makes it a sound investment. A wall assembly with R-40 (RSI 7.04) or greater requires this level of moisture sophistication. In brief ...

...homes in Saskatoon today, in fact throughout North America; "Everybody should be building the equivalent to the passive house," he said recently, and EcoHome agrees, though we do have "a thing" for non-toxic homes too, especially as high-efficiency homes tend to be more airtight, so the chemicals we choose to use in ou...

...home; Find all you need to know about high performance construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide, or see these pages: Choosing the right insulation for the right application Rigid insulation boards - choosing the best ones and where to use them How to design a home that uses less energy Resilient design ...

...home build or renovation in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here: Find the best insulation for different parts of your home Is spray foam insulation safe in homes for air quality? Which foam boards are best for basement insulation? Find hemp insulation batts for healthy non toxic homes Find o...

...home for sale in Vancouver BC that redefines high-performance coastal luxury.   Zero Net Energy home minimalist interior design © bioi Zero Energy Home Kitchen design © bioi Now you know more about how to build high performance homes on a low budget. See more pages about sustainable home build...

...higher R value than fiberglass, and they are much easier to cut and install properly. To discover the appropriate use of insulation, see our guide to insulation, here. Prefab homes: Prefab home construction image via Wikimedia In years past Pre-fab homes were generally just 2x6 framing, and weren't known for high per...

...home design. Find more pages about sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Resilient home design features - how to build a durable home All about air and vapor barriers in high-performance homes Rigid foam insulation panels : which to use, and where - polyiso v EPS v styrofoa...