Issues in New Construction...
Elements of an Energy Efficient House
With the latest addition, an even dozen factsheets are now available that address various aspects of new construction. The most recent factsheet produced, Elements of an Energy Efficient House, provides a basic overview of elements to consider when designing and building an energy-efficient home.
The factsheet summarizes recent technological improvements in building elements and construction techniques that allow most modern energy-saving ideas to be seamlessly integrated into house designs while improving comfort, health or aesthetics. And even though some energy-efficient features are expensive, there are others that many home buyers can afford.
While design costs, options and styles vary, most energy-efficient homes have some basic elements in common: a well-constructed and tightly sealed thermal envelope; controlled ventilation; properly sized, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems; and energy-efficient doors, windows and appliances.
Review the Elements of an Energy Efficient House factsheet.
Other factsheets on new construction issues are:
Design/Construction
- Construction Waste Minimization Methods
- Efficient Design and Construction
- Recycled Construction Materials
- Minimizing the Use of Lumber Products in Residential Construction
Heating and Cooling
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Automatic and Programmable Thermostats
- Cooling Your Home Naturally
- Cooling Your Home with Fans and Ventilation
Landscaping
