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Insulation and soundproofing

Is spray foam a good choice? Lessons from the UK's spray foam insulation crisis

...home insurers. In many cases where a home inspection and valuation is required for the mortgage, lenders have started refusing to approve mortgages for homes with spray foam insulation, leaving homeowners stuck in properties they cannot sell unless they remove the spray foam insulation - a process that is both difficul...

Insulation and soundproofing

Spray foam insulation: the hidden environmental costs of difficult removal

...homes with spray foam becoming unsellable serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating the potential pitfalls of relying on a material that, while effective in the short term, can create significant challenges in the long run. As North American homeowners and builders look to create more sustainable and eco-friendly homes...

Architecture and plan design

3D printed homes: Is this the future of residential construction?

...homes All about wood frame construction Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - also, learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here. SOURCES 3D printing could help build homes with unique designs more cheaply, advocates say, CBC News, 2021...

Insulation and soundproofing

Is spray foam insulation a good choice for your home? Or a toxic recipe for disaster?

...home, further reducing the energy needed for heating and cooling. An all-in-one product for home renovation that provides the insulation, air barrier plus vapor barrier is, at least superficially, a very appealing product. Best type of spray foam insulation for your home will depend on factors such as climate, moisture...

Grants and incentives

Greener Homes interest-free loan scheme 2021 Canada - the ultimate guide

...homeowners across the country improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy bills with grants of up to $5,000 to make energy-efficient retrofits to their homes and up to $600 to help with the cost of an EnerGuide home energy evaluation. To help homeowners and build on these measures, the 2021 Fed...

Lifestyle, location and commuting

Moving to the countryside? Here's how that can work...

...home Green Building Guide pages. See LEED and Passive House ready prefab eco homes for Canada and the US How to design a home for thermal comfort and energy efficiency Zero carbon homes - the Ecohome S1600 prefab comes close! Compare the carbon footprint of wood v steel vs. concrete buildings Future-proof bu...

Interior design and furnishing

How do you create a healthy home office? With Biophilic interior design

...home office space, learn more about sustainable construction for healthy and durable homes in the Ecohome Building Guide pages Find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building techniques here : Maintaining healthy indoor air quality in homes How to service HRV & ERV units at home for optimum effi...

Radon in Homes - Mitigation

Radon levels by State and Province - why a radon test is essential

...homes Maintaining healthy indoor air quality in homes Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - Also, learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

Wind power

Is this the safest and most powerful small home wind turbine yet?

...home comfort, energy efficiency and how to reduce the carbon footprint of homes on the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. Home heating - how to design a home for thermal comfort and efficiency Electric home heating delivery options - which are best? Best energy saving tips for green homes - ...

Recycling and composting

Why recycling is important, and how to recycle correctly at home

...home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - also, learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

Planning and Design

Climate zones in USA & Canada for building homes

...homes in a changing climate Why green homes are best for climate extremes Why we need to build green homes that withstand climate change events Tips for successfully building affordable eco homes Resilient design features for sustainable new home construction Find more about green home construction in the Eco...