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Sustainability
Sustainability in the Homebuilding Industry


Can You Find the Hidden Heat Pump Thermostat Setting?
Did you know that there is one hidden setting on the heat pump thermostat that can have a bigger energy impact than adding R-10...
Andrew Poerschke
Jul 162 min read


Electrify or Not to Electrify?
Is electrification of our homes and buildings the right way to go? This is a topic of much debate among the energy and building...
Ari Rapport
Jul 162 min read


Who Adjusted the Thermostat?
I recently had a conversation with a neighbor about enrolling in our local electric utility’s smart thermostat program, which would...
Ari Rapport
Jun 32 min read


Why a Heat Pump Water Heater?
We all know that the HVAC equipment is the biggest “energy user” in a home. What’s the second? The hot water heater. Traditionally, most...
Clem Newcamp
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Can Wood Foundations Check All the Boxes?
Residential wood foundations are a game-changer compared to typical concrete ones, especially when it comes to being eco-friendly,...
Anthony Grisolia
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Carbon-Free Homes?
Carbon, carbon, carbon. Carbon is in the physical structure of every living (or formerly living) thing in this world, including our...
Ari Rapport
May 31, 20242 min read


Does ESG Really Matter to Homebuilding?
The answer to this question begins with the ‘E’ in ESG. The simple truth is that decarbonization and the measured environmental impact of...
Mark Tilley
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Isn't "Green" Getting Tired?
If you’re using the word “green” to describe your commitment to high-performance, energy-efficient or otherwise “sustainable” building...
Jenny Simon
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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