8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.
21 Construction Techniques to Build a Small, Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Home
PIE EYED MONK BREWERY
A 150-year-old grainery building was transformed into a restaurant and microbrewery in Ontario by a couple looking to revitalize their community and join the up-and-coming craft beer market.
BARKING DOG VINEYARD AND ESTATE
Old-World Style Home and Vineyard Prove ICF Resilence. Noble materials like custom heavy-timber structural trusses, rafter tails, and outlookers give the home a natural ranch look, while hand-cut, locally sourced, natural stone accents provide a solid footing and timeless durability.
DICEMAN MODERN FARMHOUSE
The challenge for this build was to create a home that would appeal to a sophisticated buyer with features that an empty nester moving from a larger more expansive home would enjoy. The result is an energy efficient home which creatively uses space in an attractive, luxurious, and cost effective way.
Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
While it’s great news that we’re not currently using more energy to run our homes, the study also “raises important concerns about making home energy use more efficient.” If American’s time at home continues to rise, home efficiency will need to as well.
10 Steps for Building a Home with Insulated Concrete Form Blocks
An ICF home, like one built with Fox Blocks, provides many of the essential features that today’s homeowner is looking for: excellent indoor environmental quality (IEQ), energy-efficiency, and disaster-resistance.
SPRINGHOUSE VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER
Sound-Proof Assisted Living Center Completed On-Time Amidst Pandemic. Springhouse Village Senior Center has received high praise from residents and visitors for its welcoming design, resident safety, and peaceful atmosphere.
HUDSON STUDIOS
Bellingham Modern Creative Studio Merges History with Innovation. Surrounding an 85-year-old building, Hudson Studios is an inspirational space that is quiet and comfortable for artists and designers to create. The modern design utilized local timbers from the Northwest region and includes 47-foot-long beams that span the width of the building.
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Florida Homeowners Insurance
Florida homeowners often grapple with some of the nation’s highest insurance rates due to the state’s high susceptibility to hurricanes and severe storms.