Firm Profile
Overview • Design Philosophy • Energy Efficiency • IAQ • Durability • Sustainability
Building energy efficient homes is an effective way to reduce energy costs, conserve natural resources, and help achieve sustainability. But energy efficiency requires more than just installing additional insulation. It requires selecting and integrating the proper components, and constant attention to detail during construction.
Thermal Envelope
In addition to exceeding energy code requirements for insulation, we
extend
the thermal envelope (defined by the location of the insulation and
adjacent air barrier) to include the basement and eave areas below the
top floor ceiling. This assists in more effectively air sealing
the home, and by keeping the heating and air conditioning equipment
inside the thermal envelope it makes for a more energy efficient
design. It has the additional benefits of making future finishing
of the basement easier and less expensive.
Advanced Air Sealing
We use gaskets, sealants, and intelligent
design to close the holes and gaps that let energy robbing air wash
through your house. This also helps prevents moist air from
moving into building assemblies, where it could condense and cause
moisture problems that affect indoor air quality and durability.
High Performance Windows
Our Energy Star® qualified windows are dual glazed with Low-E
coatings that exceed energy code requirements for thermal resistance
and solar heat gain.
High
Efficiency Mechanical Equipment
All of our heating and air conditioning equipment is Energy
Star® qualified, and exceeds energy code requirements. We
use tankless water heaters to further increase the efficiency
of our homes, with the added benefit of providing a supply of hot water
that will not run out.