"Efficient home design"

Efficient home design / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Insulation and soundproofing

How much insulation is too much in attics and walls?

...home? How much insulation do I need in green home construction? The difference between Polyiso, EPS & XPS foam insulation & styrofoam Tips for successfully building affordable eco homes Resilient design features for sustainable new home construction Find more about green home construction in the Ecoho...

Concept and design

Important tips for a successful build or renovation

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Concept and design

How to stay on budget when building a home

...home. Find more building advice in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here : Find green building design professional in the Ecohome Directory Top tips for building green homes on a budget Maintaining healthy indoor air quality Resilient design features for new home construction Sign up here to...

Lighting

All about LED bulbs - video

...home interiors and energy efficiency in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and the pages below: Easy energy-saving habits to implement in your home Stylish ceiling fans to improve home air circulation All about home lighting design Have warm feet with electric under floor heating systems Smart home automation...

Efficient home design

Are better insulated homes worth the money?

...home needs, read more about high performance home building in the Ecohome Building Guide, or these pages: All about passive solar home design See Passive House and LEED ready prefab homes here Find the best insulation for your home build or renovation here Are triple pane windows worth the money? See here about...

Plumbing and water heaters

How to save money on your hot water bills

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