The Aspen Root Passive Home is the culmination of a 25-year journey for the owners who both work in the environmental industry and are committed to reducing their own ecological footprint. MORE
One of the entries into this year’s US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is the so-called Sure House, which is powered by solar energy and also built to withstand harsh coastal weather conditions. The house rests on a bed of pilotis, which elevates it and prevents flooding. MORE
The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company are currently building a new tiny house vacation village near Portland, Oregon, and the houses there will soon be available to rent.The village will consist of five homes and it will be located inside the Mt. MORE
The YouthBuild Program in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Program at New Market Skills Center are busy building a so called Tiny House EcoVillage, which will consist of three 70 square foot tiny mobile sleeping units, and 30 larger, permanent tiny houses. Tiny House Freedom. MORE
The Passive House certification is hard to get, and this is especially true for the Passive House Premium certification. The House of Energy has a heating demand of only 0.7 The House of Energy only requires 2 kWh per sq ft (21 kWh per sq m) of renewable primary energy per year. MORE
The Honda Smart House US has recently been constructed on campus at the University of California (UC), Davis. The house will serve as a test for an off-the-grid living space of the future. In the summer, cold water can be pumped through the house in the same way to provide cooling. MORE
But thankfully, that is starting to change in recent times, as is clearly demonstrated by the so-called Tigh na Croit house recently built in Scotland. Hopefully, this home is one of the heralds of a new era of more occupant-friendly Passive House designs. Modern Passive House. MORE
Located in a jungle of hip roofs, white vinyl, and pink stucco in East Vancouver, the Passive Narrow House makes green home ownership more affordable through careful planning, use of simple forms, and a combination of inexpensive yet durable materials that reduce maintenance costs. MORE
Here’s a unique floating house idea. According to the developers, the Floating Seahorse houses are more environmentally friendly as well as more cost-effective. Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: Plans for the Floating House Freely Available. A Flood Proof House? MORE
Join ACI in Bringing a Smart Built Culture to Cincinnati One Doll House at a Time! ACI’s digital plan room initiative opens a window into the knowledge economy for those who participate in the Charitable Doll House Project. Skeptics say, “Doll houses? MORE
Low cost housing construction is possible with use of low cost building materials and planning. Techniques for low cost housing construction is. Building Technology Building Tips Construction Buildings MORE
As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. MORE
The Tremont House Hotel opened on October 16th, 1829 and set the standard for luxury hotel accommodations. In fact, Tremont House introduced many hotel ''firsts'' such as a reception area, lock and key rooms, free soap, bellboys and most notably.indoor plumbing. MORE
The well-known Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group has recently completed a sustainable floating housing prototype for students living in Copenhagen. The project was commissioned by Urban Rigger, a local student housing startup. MORE
Enter the Maintenance-Free House, designed by developers Realdania BYG and Arkitema Architects of Denmark, in collaboration with the Danish Technological Institute. The maintenance-free characteristic of this home is achieved by adding a glass shield which protects the house from the elements. MORE
The Passive House Che has recently been built in a forest in Romania and is currently still being evaluated to receive the Passive House standard certification. Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: Innovative New Passive House Prefab. MORE
and it is a 3D printed house that comes with it’s own 3D printed SUV to transport it around. The tiny house is a futuristic, ridged structure and was printed in separate modules, which were then assembled and reinforced with steel rods. MORE
There are more than a Million houses in the U.S. It can be difficult if not dangerous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Obviously this creates issues when selling a house with solar panels on the roof that belong to someone else. MORE
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected 14 recipients for the 2017 Housing Awards. The AIA’s Housing Awards program, now in its 17th year, was established to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life. MORE
The firm Sprout Tiny Homes will be building a 200 house community in Salida, Colorado. The houses will be available for rent, while there will also be a number of communal features such as a gym, a restaurant, and more. MORE
But when done right, these houses are a great way to live sustainably and affordably. Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: A Prefab Tiny House Retreat. Prefab affordable energy efficiency green building international modular prefab residential single family tiny home tiny house wood MORE
The construction industry is a prime example of an industry that could be impacted dramatically by robotics, but the inspiration for robotics is surprisingly coming from a decidedly non-technological source—termites. MORE
Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Today in many countries there is a lack of housing while population growth is increasing and poverty is found all over the world. MORE
Last month, I had the opportunity to check in with an Illinois Real Estate Journal reporter for a feature on the latest trends in senior housing ( you can read the article here ). Englewood recently renovated this occupied senior housing community in Nevada. MORE
EcoHouse Casa Luca DLP Architecture ecoHouse Canada Lucio Picciano Architect nergy efficiency and ethical building practices passive houseToo often we equate energy efficiency with sustainability, overlooking considerations of form and design. MORE
Brookfield Residential’s Midtown Residence Eight in Denver, is the first Colorado home to receive the Passive House Institute U.S. It is also the first house made by a US production builder to receive this certification. Karuna House Becomes the World’s Greenest House. MORE
The architecture studio Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo (WATG) has drawn up the plans for what they believe will be the world’s first freeform 3D-printed house. However, since one whole side of the home is to be glazed, this will likely never be a truly passive house. MORE
The idea behind the Sarah House Project was to create a prototype for a simple, sustainable and affordable home. The Sarah House was constructed by welding the two shipping containers together one next to the other along the longer side, resulting in a living area measuring 672-square-feet. MORE
Early last month, Canada got its first recycled shipping container housing development. The housing project was developed by Atira Women’s Resource Society, which wanted to create affordable and quality non-market housing units to be rented out to older women. MORE
Vivood, a Spanish architecture group, designed a tiny prefabricated house of the same name, which can be assembled in only about nine hours. The Vivood houses are available in a number of sizes, ranging from 154.5 MORE
Green houses, sustainable homes, solar panels, eco-friendly fuel, and so on. Maybe building a sustainable house is a good idea, but then adding all the rest of the greentech might just be overdoing it. Picture a sustainable house. Eco-House is Sustainable Building at its Best. MORE
Builder Brandon Weiss of Weiss Building and Development LLC completed the first ever passive house in the Chicago area, which was designed by architect Tom Bassett-Dilley. This home is the first PHIUS certified house in the Chicago area and only the 28th such home in the US. MORE
The Danish architecture firm Lendager Arkitekter recently completed the experimental Upcycle House in Nyborg, Denmark. The end result was the reduction of CO2 emissions by 86% compared to a benchmark house. They can also be removed from the ground if the house is torn down. MORE
Karuna House, a single family residence which stands on the hilltops of Yamhill County, Oregon has received the Passive House (PHUIS+), Minergie-P-ECO and LEED for Homes Platinum certifications. The house was designed by Holst Architecture and built by the company Hammer & Hand. MORE
Liray House. The house was built by Proyecto ARQtainer and it was built in three months for only about $75,000. The three shorter containers make up the living room and kitchen, while the two longer containers house the bedrooms and bathrooms. The Old Lady House. MORE
Making the move to an in-house marketing team is a big step for most companies, and comes with uncertainty for construction companies. These apprehensions exist because construction companies often don’t have people with strong marketing skills on their staff. MORE
The Toronto based firm Farrow Partnership Architects designed and built a unique, modern tree house, which is made from sustainable materials, and doesn’t harm the tree in any way, or restrict its growth. Conservatory House Built to Replicate the Design and Functionality of a Tree. MORE
One of the many traditions this time of year is the construction of the gingerbread house. Take a look at the construction of Great Wolf Lodge’s annual life-size gingerbread house. construction construction humor MORE
Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: Innovative New Passive House Prefab. Small Passive House Can be Built in Just 10 Days. Passive House alternative energy energy efficiency green building green technology modern architecture modern design net-zero passive house passivhaus MORE
Germany, among other EU countries, is currently facing the problem of quickly finding adequate housing for refugees and asylum seekers that it has let across its borders. These units will be used to house refugees, but that is not their sole purpose. MORE
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JANUARY 8, 2017
As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House.
Jetson Green
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: Innovative New Passive House Prefab. Small Passive House Can be Built in Just 10 Days. Passive House alternative energy energy efficiency green building green technology modern architecture modern design net-zero passive house passivhaus
Jetson Green
JUNE 5, 2014
The Toronto based firm Farrow Partnership Architects designed and built a unique, modern tree house, which is made from sustainable materials, and doesn’t harm the tree in any way, or restrict its growth. Conservatory House Built to Replicate the Design and Functionality of a Tree.
Commercial Construction
JUNE 24, 2016
Last month, I had the opportunity to check in with an Illinois Real Estate Journal reporter for a feature on the latest trends in senior housing ( you can read the article here ). Englewood recently renovated this occupied senior housing community in Nevada.
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Jetson Green
APRIL 25, 2014
Brookfield Residential’s Midtown Residence Eight in Denver, is the first Colorado home to receive the Passive House Institute U.S. It is also the first house made by a US production builder to receive this certification. Karuna House Becomes the World’s Greenest House.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 4, 2017
The Aspen Root Passive Home is the culmination of a 25-year journey for the owners who both work in the environmental industry and are committed to reducing their own ecological footprint.
Jetson Green
DECEMBER 8, 2013
Karuna House, a single family residence which stands on the hilltops of Yamhill County, Oregon has received the Passive House (PHUIS+), Minergie-P-ECO and LEED for Homes Platinum certifications. The house was designed by Holst Architecture and built by the company Hammer & Hand.
Jetson Green
MARCH 23, 2017
Germany, among other EU countries, is currently facing the problem of quickly finding adequate housing for refugees and asylum seekers that it has let across its borders. These units will be used to house refugees, but that is not their sole purpose.
Jetson Green
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
But thankfully, that is starting to change in recent times, as is clearly demonstrated by the so-called Tigh na Croit house recently built in Scotland. Hopefully, this home is one of the heralds of a new era of more occupant-friendly Passive House designs. Modern Passive House.
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Jetson Green
MARCH 9, 2016
and it is a 3D printed house that comes with it’s own 3D printed SUV to transport it around. The tiny house is a futuristic, ridged structure and was printed in separate modules, which were then assembled and reinforced with steel rods.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 21, 2017
There are more than a Million houses in the U.S. It can be difficult if not dangerous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Obviously this creates issues when selling a house with solar panels on the roof that belong to someone else.
SAB Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2015
EcoHouse Casa Luca DLP Architecture ecoHouse Canada Lucio Picciano Architect nergy efficiency and ethical building practices passive houseToo often we equate energy efficiency with sustainability, overlooking considerations of form and design.
Jetson Green
APRIL 9, 2014
The Danish architecture firm Lendager Arkitekter recently completed the experimental Upcycle House in Nyborg, Denmark. The end result was the reduction of CO2 emissions by 86% compared to a benchmark house. They can also be removed from the ground if the house is torn down.
Jetson Green
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
Early last month, Canada got its first recycled shipping container housing development. The housing project was developed by Atira Women’s Resource Society, which wanted to create affordable and quality non-market housing units to be rented out to older women.
Jetson Green
APRIL 21, 2014
The YouthBuild Program in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Program at New Market Skills Center are busy building a so called Tiny House EcoVillage, which will consist of three 70 square foot tiny mobile sleeping units, and 30 larger, permanent tiny houses. Tiny House Freedom.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Low cost housing construction is possible with use of low cost building materials and planning. Techniques for low cost housing construction is. Building Technology Building Tips Construction Buildings
Jetson Green
JANUARY 6, 2015
But when done right, these houses are a great way to live sustainably and affordably. Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: A Prefab Tiny House Retreat. Prefab affordable energy efficiency green building international modular prefab residential single family tiny home tiny house wood
Jetson Green
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Green houses, sustainable homes, solar panels, eco-friendly fuel, and so on. Maybe building a sustainable house is a good idea, but then adding all the rest of the greentech might just be overdoing it. Picture a sustainable house. Eco-House is Sustainable Building at its Best.
Jetson Green
AUGUST 12, 2016
The architecture studio Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo (WATG) has drawn up the plans for what they believe will be the world’s first freeform 3D-printed house. However, since one whole side of the home is to be glazed, this will likely never be a truly passive house.
Jetson Green
MARCH 29, 2014
The idea behind the Sarah House Project was to create a prototype for a simple, sustainable and affordable home. The Sarah House was constructed by welding the two shipping containers together one next to the other along the longer side, resulting in a living area measuring 672-square-feet.
Jetson Green
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
The Passive House certification is hard to get, and this is especially true for the Passive House Premium certification. The House of Energy has a heating demand of only 0.7 The House of Energy only requires 2 kWh per sq ft (21 kWh per sq m) of renewable primary energy per year.
ProCore
DECEMBER 24, 2014
One of the many traditions this time of year is the construction of the gingerbread house. Take a look at the construction of Great Wolf Lodge’s annual life-size gingerbread house. construction construction humor
Jetson Green
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Vivood, a Spanish architecture group, designed a tiny prefabricated house of the same name, which can be assembled in only about nine hours. The Vivood houses are available in a number of sizes, ranging from 154.5
Jetson Green
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
The well-known Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group has recently completed a sustainable floating housing prototype for students living in Copenhagen. The project was commissioned by Urban Rigger, a local student housing startup.
Jetson Green
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
The Passive House Che has recently been built in a forest in Romania and is currently still being evaluated to receive the Passive House standard certification. Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: Innovative New Passive House Prefab.
Jetson Green
AUGUST 18, 2016
The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company are currently building a new tiny house vacation village near Portland, Oregon, and the houses there will soon be available to rent.The village will consist of five homes and it will be located inside the Mt.
BD+C
APRIL 18, 2017
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected 14 recipients for the 2017 Housing Awards. The AIA’s Housing Awards program, now in its 17th year, was established to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life.
SAB Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2014
Located in a jungle of hip roofs, white vinyl, and pink stucco in East Vancouver, the Passive Narrow House makes green home ownership more affordable through careful planning, use of simple forms, and a combination of inexpensive yet durable materials that reduce maintenance costs.
Jetson Green
AUGUST 19, 2015
One of the entries into this year’s US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is the so-called Sure House, which is powered by solar energy and also built to withstand harsh coastal weather conditions. The house rests on a bed of pilotis, which elevates it and prevents flooding.
Jetson Green
NOVEMBER 15, 2014
Enter the Maintenance-Free House, designed by developers Realdania BYG and Arkitema Architects of Denmark, in collaboration with the Danish Technological Institute. The maintenance-free characteristic of this home is achieved by adding a glass shield which protects the house from the elements.
Geniebelt
JUNE 2, 2017
Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Today in many countries there is a lack of housing while population growth is increasing and poverty is found all over the world.
Jetson Green
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Liray House. The house was built by Proyecto ARQtainer and it was built in three months for only about $75,000. The three shorter containers make up the living room and kitchen, while the two longer containers house the bedrooms and bathrooms. The Old Lady House.
ProCore
APRIL 10, 2015
Making the move to an in-house marketing team is a big step for most companies, and comes with uncertainty for construction companies. These apprehensions exist because construction companies often don’t have people with strong marketing skills on their staff.
Jetson Green
DECEMBER 23, 2013
Builder Brandon Weiss of Weiss Building and Development LLC completed the first ever passive house in the Chicago area, which was designed by architect Tom Bassett-Dilley. This home is the first PHIUS certified house in the Chicago area and only the 28th such home in the US.
Jetson Green
JULY 21, 2014
The Honda Smart House US has recently been constructed on campus at the University of California (UC), Davis. The house will serve as a test for an off-the-grid living space of the future. In the summer, cold water can be pumped through the house in the same way to provide cooling.
Jetson Green
MAY 1, 2015
Here’s a unique floating house idea. According to the developers, the Floating Seahorse houses are more environmentally friendly as well as more cost-effective. Related Articles on JetsonGreen.com: Plans for the Floating House Freely Available. A Flood Proof House?
Collaborative Construction
DECEMBER 23, 2014
Join ACI in Bringing a Smart Built Culture to Cincinnati One Doll House at a Time! ACI’s digital plan room initiative opens a window into the knowledge economy for those who participate in the Charitable Doll House Project. Skeptics say, “Doll houses?
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