Insulsteel: Standing The Test of Time

Michael and Nancy Platz were seeking a contractor who could build them a new home that would stand up to the test of time, be energy-efficient and protect them from the hurricanes that occasionally threaten the Carolina coast. They found what they were looking for at a home show in Charleston. Steve Bostic, owner [...]

By |2018-08-29T11:13:46-04:00August 29th, 2018|Charleston, Commercial, Concepts, energy, Green Living, Home Building, LEED, Press, Residential, Safety, sustainability, Zero Energy|Comments Off on Insulsteel: Standing The Test of Time

Zeroing in on energy

When zero equals more: Planned buildings expected to make as much energy, or more, than they burn By David Quick dquick@postandcourier.com  /  Sep 3, 2017 Updated Sep 3, 2017 Green building templates Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or commonly known as LEED, is a rating system devised by [...]

By |2017-09-05T12:13:34-04:00September 5th, 2017|Green Living, Home Building, LEED, Solar, sustainability, Zero Energy|Comments Off on Zeroing in on energy

2014 Winning Home design showcases solar and LEED principles

July 17, 2014 The European Solar Decathlon award went to a Home design that realized that reusing is more sustainable than rebuilding. It featured • Passive and active solar elements photovoltaics) • LED electrical lighting throughout • Heat/Fresh air exchanger • Water reclamation and low-flush LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council is awarded [...]

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