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Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, hi-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies. 
 




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How the Zero Energy Ready Home Update Emphasizes Resilience and Decarbonization

ZERH Version 2, released in December of 2022, will boost the efficiency and performance of single-family homes, preparing them for the increasingly oppressive weather

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Improve Thermal Performance and Lower Costs

An optimized, value-engineered approach to framing kills two birds with one stone

Codes & Standards

An Introduction to the Zero Energy Ready Home Program

Late in 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home program announced the rollout of ZERH Single Family Version 2

Construction

Guest Column: Residential Construction Trends to Follow in 2023

PERC shares homeowner trends to keep on your radar in the New Year.

Business

Stretching the Budget to Meet the Massachusetts Stretch Code

We take a look at Massachusetts' Stretch Code and how it's affecting design and construction on The House That Blues Built

Green & Sustainable

Sustainability Pioneers: 5 Brands to Watch

These leading manufacturers are committed to creating a more sustainable future for the building industry. Here are the steps they're taking to accomplish that

Business

Insider Advice on Talking Propane to Achieve Net Zero

Anthony Carrino, VP of design at Welcome Homes, says homeowners are doing their research before making Earth-conscious renovations.

Design Details

Design Details: Above the Fray

In a densely populated Seattle neighbor­hood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks

Case Studies

Case Study: Zero-Sum Gain

Mixing energy efficient, net zero construction with custom-build home touches 

Affordable Housing

Chasing Affordable Zero

Is it possible to build net-zero energy ready affordable homes?

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