So I just got out of interesting meeting with a potential client and the discussion came up about tankless hot water heaters and are they always the best solution to any given situation? Simple answer is NO! There never is “a” best solution to any given situation. Water heater replacement just like anything in energy …
Read more »Performance Testing in existing homes! Why performance testing should be mandatory There’s a big debate in the green building industry about performance testing – should it be mandatory for new and existing construction and how much good will it do? “ As reported in the American Statesman on June 10, 2009 Austin just released the …
Read more »CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE THE FULL PROJECT PORTFOLIO Beautiful addition/outdoor space conversion of a Frank Welch designed Residence in Southlake, TX. This home has many green features such as reclaimed hardwood floors, spray-foam insulation, super efficient Pella windows and doors, low-VOC finishes and paints etc etc. Check out the full gallery on Flickr or …
Read more »Any idea what Home Star is? Yeah…. probably read about it in the news lately. But do you really know what it is about and how it could positively affect your pocket book during your next remodeling project? Let’s take a closer look: From the Home Star Website: “HOME STAR is proposed new legislation to …
Read more »For us, Green Building and Remodeling is all about efficiency. There’s efficiency in managing resources, construction waste and of course…. using energy. How do we know how efficient our existing homes are before we start a remodel? And how do we know if the improvements we made worked as anticipated? Answer: A Home Energy Audit. …
Read more »How about that idea…… ditch the stock and invest in your home! Energy efficiency is becoming more and more important for homeowners in Dallas. So it comes as no surprise that people all over the country are finding that an investment in their home is the best decision they can make. So how about investing …
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