research and planning Green Your Fireplace with Gas or Woodburning Inserts According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’re in for a lot more winter weather this year. Luckily for you, that means all the more time you can spend warming yourself by the...
research and planning Design a Glass Curtain Wall That's Beautiful and Energy Efficient People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones — but they shouldn’t have to suffer through high energy expenses either! Rising interest in large glass installations is changing the...
research and planning 7 Unique Roof Styles You May Not Know About If you’re building a new home, one of the first choices you’ll get to make is picking an elevation — simply put, that means what the outside of the house...
research and planning What Kind of Solar Hot Water Heater Is Best for My Climate? By now, you probably know that hot water heating eats up a big part of your energy budget. In fact, the Department of Energy pegs that number at around 17...
research and planning Argon, Krypton, and Xenon — What’s the Best Gas-Insulated Window? You thought krypton was Superman’s home planet, right? We did, too — until we realized it’s also an inert noble gas that can be used to insulate the glass panels...
research and planning Using a Solar Garage Heater Your garage may be your sanctuary when you need to get away from it all, but if it’s cold and dreary outside, it’s not fit for even the toughest constitutions. That’s...
research and planning Choosing Between Vertical and Horizontal Siding Like it or not, first impressions count. This is especially true for your home, which is judged based on its exterior. That’s why, when it comes to siding for your...
research and planning Is a Flat Roof More Energy Efficient than a Pitched Roof? Flip through the pages of an architectural design magazine, and you’re bound to see flat-roofed homes by the dozens. Flat or low-sloped roofs may garner designer accolades due to their...
