North Okanagan couple building small, efficient homes in Salmon Arm
A North Okanagan couple is carving out a niche in Salmon Arm building efficient, prefabricated, Scandanavian-design inspired homes. Amy and Dennis Schlak are residents...
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The Challenge: Building a Passive House on a Greek Island
Almost three years ago, when George Kontaroudis and Meg Metzger, a Brooklyn couple, bought an 800-square-foot house on the Greek...
Building Energy Efficient Homes | Pro Builder
As part of Louisiana-Pacific's Engineered for Life TM program, ducts in conditioned space should be fully enclosed and insulated to...
Cob Houses, Rammed Earth, and Hemp Mixtures: These Eco-Friendly Building Materials Start in the Soil
Last summer, an East Devon, England, four-bedroom home made headlines when it hit the market for nearly $990,000 (£795,000). Though...
Top 9 building trends in 2025 guide
Top 9 building trends in 2025, Home technology integration design, Smart homes21 June 2024With 2024 almost half done, designers are...
Contribution to a local way of building. Mekong House by PAVA architects
PAVA is an interdisciplinary environmental project practice studio that was founded in 2018 by Pacharapan Ratananakorn and Varat Limwibul in...
Breaking mould #2: Why architects, engineers and builders need to come to the table on moisture management and building mould proof, sustainable energy efficient houses | Building
As the mould epidemic continues to rage this winter, experts are calling on all industries in the built environment to...
First passive house in Fayetteville raises energy efficient building standard in Arkansas
Finishing touches are being placed on Magnolia House, a quaint, white clapboard two-story, three-bedroom residence located off Walnut Avenue in...
Develop Business Strategies for Building Healthier, More Efficient Homes
Energy efficiency is a primary driver in home buyer preferences. According to NAHB research, the majority of buyers prefer to...
