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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


MORE SITES. . . 

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Air BnB                                          https://www.airbnb.com

Vacation Rental By Owner         http://www.vrbo.com
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