Eco-Housing, How to make housing more sustainable
Ideas for enhancing and Retrofiting Current Homes
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Innovations in Construction
Advanced Framing Technigues or OVE
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Using OVE techniques results in lower material and labor costs and improved energy performance for the building. While the system can be applied as a whole package, many of its components can be used independently, depending upon the specific needs of the project. Framers unfamiliar with the techniques may need training, and the initial use of these techniques may temporarily slow down framing operations. In general more planning is needed when using these techniques.
New Technology
Making houses smarter, and more energy efficent.
Adding in networked devices for monitoring, saving energy, and safety.
Sol Duc Cabin was constructed primarily from unfinished, mild steel and structural insulated panels (SIPs) — all prefabricated off-site to reduce waste and maximize respect for the area. Four steel columns raise the shelter above ground for minimal impact, while protecting the building from the occasional floods of the nearby river. The cubic cabin has two well-equipped levels, holding an entry, dining, toilet and kitchen areas on the bottom floor, and plenty of room for rest on the top level.
Sol Duc Cabin was constructed primarily from unfinished, mild steel and structural insulated panels (SIPs) — all prefabricated off-site to reduce waste and maximize respect for the area. Four steel columns raise the shelter above ground for minimal impact, while protecting the building from the occasional floods of the nearby river. The cubic cabin has two well-equipped levels, holding an entry, dining, toilet and kitchen areas on the bottom floor, and plenty of room for rest on the top level.
Known for its moisture barrier-embedded sheathing panels, Huber Engineered Woods introduces roof panels with radiant heat protection. Panels combine the energy-saving benefits of radiant barrier sheathing with the moisture protection and easy installation of Huber’s ZIP System. Panels eliminate the need for roofing felt and can block up to 97 percent of radiant heat transfer to help reduce home cooling costs by up to 12 percent, according to product testing.
OVE- Advanced Framing Techiniques
Known for its moisture barrier-embedded sheathing panels, Huber Engineered Woods introduces roof panels with radiant heat protection. Panels combine the energy-saving benefits of radiant barrier sheathing with the moisture protection and easy installation of Huber’s ZIP System. Panels eliminate the need for roofing felt and can block up to 97 percent of radiant heat transfer to help reduce home cooling costs by up to 12 percent, according to product testing.
Home networking options that work through your phone apps and existing wiring like Wally are affordable and functional.
Ease add-ons, steps to start saving and control remotely