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Posted on April 6, 2019

Codes-Crystal Ball

The way we build a home is constantly changing.  New codes come out every three years, new technology is evolving faster than I can keep up, and new materials help to make building a home easier. (Sometimes!)  So, what are we striving for? Continue reading “Codes-Crystal Ball”

Posted on December 9, 2018

Construction Design-Zero Energy, Step Two

One day, not too far in the future, every new home will be constructed to a zero-energy standard.  This is just my opinion, but a look at the current codes, especially the energy codes, and we see things moving in that direction. Continue reading “Construction Design-Zero Energy, Step Two”

Posted on December 2, 2018

Construction Design-Zero Energy, Step One

What if you could build a home that could produce as much energy as it consumes. Think that technology is off in the future?  There are homes being built today that are producing more energy than they need, and they aren’t that much different than any other home being built. Continue reading “Construction Design-Zero Energy, Step One”

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