...and the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning released a landmark report Feb. 29 that describes how green buildings advanc...
...and severe, resources like energy, food and water are becoming more and more scarce in some areas, and a growing world population means more and more people wan...
...design of Ecohome’s demonstration home: Passive heating and cooling, healthy living space, affordable to build and operate, resilient and flexible design.
The...
...and shading for passive heating and cooling
• green roofs to moderate indoor temperatures and mitigate the heat-island effect
• interior designand the use ...
...designand plan appropriate erosion control measures. The following measures must be implemented during the construction process.
Stockpile and protect from...
...and has helped builders at the planning stage understand how various energy upgrades impact their EnerGuide score”, says Kyle Anders, Sustainable Design Special...
...and front door entrances that go unused, while people regularly come in and out of kitchen or side doors. Designing a smaller and more functional space that flo...
...and management plan means determining the specific risks and challenges your home would face - starting with the climate zone where you are building and moving ...
...planningand successfully building an eco-friendly and sustainable green home:
1. Save a budget (and keep some in reserve)
This is sort of a no-brainer, but...
...and requires a thorough understanding of the physics behind it so you don’t unwittingly design it to fail. To understand the difference between air barriers and...
...design, same lot and orientation.]
Materials:
True-foam Type II and III expanded polystyrene, custom cut sub slab and exterior foundation insulation
Blo...
