TERMS AND TECHNIQUES
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) - A technique for prefabricating wall and roof assemblies . For more information see www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_insulated_panel
- Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) - A method of forming foundations and walls. For more information see www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulating_concrete_form
- Double Wall Construction - An advanced wall framing method that employs two separate exterior walls with an air gap between them. This gap eliminates thermal bridging, a huge source of a homes energy loss, while the thicker walls provide a larger insulation cavity.
- Heat Recovery Ventilator - An energy recovery ventilation system. For more information see www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_recovery_ventilator
- Load Matched Heating - A heating system that closely matches a home's heating load. A system that is too large or small can greatly impact the building occupant’s comfort and health as well as the energy consumption of the structure and heating equipment life.
- Passive House - A standard for building ultra low energy use buildings. For more information see www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house
- Airtight Drywall Approach (ADA) - An advanced method of reducing air movement through wall and roof assemblies. Applied in conjunction with other tight house building techniques, ADA aids in improving the efficiency and health of a house.
- Vapor Retarder Paints - Used with ADA above, vapor retarder paints aid in improving the efficiency and health of a house.
- Building Envelope - The physical separators between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a home. For more information see www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_envelope
- ENERGY STAR - A standard rating system for energy efficient consumer products. For more information see www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_star_rating
- HVAC - Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
IDEAS AND OTHER RESOURCES
Green Building Assembly www.greenbuildingassembly.com
Green Home Building http://www.greenhomebuilding.com
Small House Bliss http://smallhousebliss.com
Puget Sound Regional Council http://www.psrc.org/growth/hip/alltools/adu/
Sustainable Connections http://sustainableconnections.org
Built Green Whatcom County http://www.builtgreenwhatcom.org
Green Home Building http://www.greenhomebuilding.com
Small House Bliss http://smallhousebliss.com
Puget Sound Regional Council http://www.psrc.org/growth/hip/alltools/adu/
Sustainable Connections http://sustainableconnections.org
Built Green Whatcom County http://www.builtgreenwhatcom.org
MORE SITES. . .
Many people are generating extra money with their homes through short term rentals their accessory dwelling units. Check out these useful sites to learn more.
Air BnB https://www.airbnb.com
Vacation Rental By Owner http://www.vrbo.com
Air BnB https://www.airbnb.com
Vacation Rental By Owner http://www.vrbo.com
