Energy & Efficiency

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The Right Prescription: Connecting Health and High Performance in Homes

Several months ago we received the following comment from Unity clients in Connecticut who had been living in their new home for about two years: “The most remarkable thing is that neither one of us has been sick since we […]

Triple-Glazed Windows: Why They’re a Good Investment

When it comes to energy efficiency, triple-glazed windows clearly make a difference. But are they worth the investment? Every homebuilding project and each homeowner has their priorities, […]

Energy Ratings and Alphabet Soup: HERS, LEED, ZERH and more

Many programs have been established to measure the energy efficiency and environmental impact of new buildings. The plethora of options can make it difficult even for those […]

New Xyla exceeds Passive House Air-Tightness Standard

We recently did a blower door test on a Xyla in northern New Hampshire to measure its air tightness—i.e., how “leaky” it was. The result was .38ACH@50 pa, which […]