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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

The first global stocktake in 2023 analyzed countries progress toward these markers and chart solutions moving forward, with subsequent reviews occurring every five years after that. In contrast, others take a regional approach or tackle more specific areas such as HVAC optimization, energy auditing, or solar power.

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What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Their Next Renovation

UK Construction Blog

Between 2020 and 2023, median spend jumped 60%, from $15,000 to $24,000. So if you’re planning for an energy system upgrade, don’t skip on the smartest investments: energy-efficient systems. These include high-efficiency HVACs, heat-pump water heaters, and smart thermostats that can already cut your energy bill by 20-40%.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 07:00 Not only can energy-efficient home products save homeowners extra cash each month by lowering utility bills, but according to a 2022 report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy , they can also improve a home's resale value.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Archives’ storage rooms are tightly controlled to keep out all daylight Mechanical systems: A metal-clad mechanical bay links efficient HVAC systems to archive rooms on each floor providing tightly modulated temperature and humidity to each kind of environment and material, whether its paper, print photography, or film.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

But the neighborhood’s newest addition fits right in, blending modern with a hint of Japanese inspiration and a nature-focused aesthetic that earned it the coveted Home of the Year award in the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for 2023. It also was designed to take advantage of a community solar program.