Energy Efficient House Plans
Energy Efficient House Plans try to be as resource-efficient as possible, especially in the use of energy, water, and materials in the building and maintenance of the home. Building systems like Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS), for example, combine high insulation value with strong structure, and an efficient use of building materials. Energy efficient house plans also try to reduce building impacts on human health and the environment throughout the building life cycle. Siting and the orientation to the sun are especially important.
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References: Green Building Products: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials, edited by Alex Wilson and Mark Piepkorn: https://www.buildinggreen.com/ecommerce/gbp.cfm; The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture by Alanna Stang and Christopher Hawthorne.
References: Green Building Products: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials, edited by Alex Wilson and Mark Piepkorn: https://www.buildinggreen.com/ecommerce/gbp.cfm; The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture by Alanna Stang and Christopher Hawthorne.
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