The folks at Save On Energy produced and provided this animated infographic that shows how solar panels work. Here is their short write up and the infographic. Solar power is talked about a lot these days. Whether it’s a new [...]
This study addressed Green Home Sales in the Washington D.C. area, but certainly applies to anywhere in the states. Interesting findings. Homebuyers are not only increasingly interested in high-performance homes, or homes incorporating green features, but they are also willing [...]
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but it's also the throbbing, thumping center of every party. Whether or not you meant it to happen, your guests will gravitate to the kitchen every. single. time. So what's [...]
At-home power batteries are gaining consumer interest for their ability to store solar energy and provide backup power for homes which is great for all of us. Tesla has positioned itself as a leader in the field with its rechargeable battery [...]
Use these tips from a professional green-home expert to refresh your home after a long winter. Many places around the U.S. are still thawing out from what seemed like an exceptionally cold February, but spring cleaning can’t begin too soon. Being [...]
We LOVE that many people are going out of their way to build high performance, green homes. It's what we do, and have been doing for the last 20 plus years. This article from Freshome.com outlines 10 typical mistakes people [...]
This is a great article we wanted to share with our readers as it highlights some emerging technologies that will help improve energy efficiency in our current homes, in some cases, and especially our homes of the very near future. Some of [...]
This study was designed and conducted by Northwest real estate appraisers for Northwest real estate appraisers. A question exists among real estate professionals about whether homebuyers in the Northwest perceive energy efficient and green certified homes of being of greater value [...]
For those of us in the building industry, the term High Performance Home is something that is meaningful and pretty consistent. We’ve been using this term for at least 10 years, and to us it’s a home with a [...]
