Posts tagged: insulation

Step Inside the Real Home of the Future

Step Inside the Real Home of the Future – re:place Magazine And he noted how these buildings were pointing the way toward affordable green homes. “No big added expense,” he wrote. “The costs of the extra insulation and extra care in construction are largely offset by the savings realized from … http://regardingplace.com/?p=10909

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Insulation Facts

Boosting attic insulation gives you the most value for your dollar. Shoot for a rating well above the recommended minimum of R-22. Seven inches of fiberglass or rock wool insulation and 6 inches of cellulose insulation are equal to an R-value of 22. While you’re at it, insulate your hot water heater. Precut “blankets” are [...]

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Passive Solar Energy Residential Design

Employ these 7 basic fundamentals about passive solar energy for homes and start saving money and energy today! 1. Orientation, layout and positioning of your house on the land Orientate your living areas to the south side of the house, which receives most of the sun throughout the day (north if you live in the [...]

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Vancouver Convention Centre Offers More Than a Green Roof

The Canada Green Building Council and BC Hydro are working together to help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of buildings in British Columbia through energy conservation. The two organizations have launched a joint effort to improve the design, construction and operation of buildings in this province. The Vancouver Convention Centre With the world coming to [...]

Saturday May 23rd, 2009 in , , , , | No Comments »