Category: Net-Zero Building

Lessons from Asheville’s First Zero Energy Ready Home

Published in Green Building Advisor Locate ducts inside the home’s conditioned space and include an efficient hot water distribution system By Leigha Dickens | May 28, 2019 The Department of […]

1. The Envelope Please

This is the first a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving, Award Winning Net-Zero Energy Home Builder.   https://youtu.be/EWbAEE9-cfw

2. Moisture Management

This is the second in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Building on Moisture Management. This series features Bob (The Builder) Irving, Award winning Net-Zero Energy builder. This video […]

3. Thermal Bridging

This is the third in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving of Canterbury NH. Thermal Bridging heat conducted from warm to cold through […]

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Buildings use almost 50% of the energy consumed in the United States in 2019,  One of the most effective ways for cutting energy consumption and carbon emissions is to make […]

4. Infiltration

Infiltration is the fourth in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes. Learn how to air seal a house.  Then, learn how to test your work to see how […]

5. Air Sealing and Ventilation

This is the fifth in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes Featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving This video discusses how to air-seal a home and then measure how […]

6. Rigid and Foam Insulation

The Economics of Zero-Energy Homes – Rocky Mountain Institute Report

Net Zero Energy Homes Resources These reports are from the Rocky Mountain Institute:               REPORT/PAPER         The Economics of Zero-Energy Homes […]