S3, E6: High-Performance Home Building 101 In part two of our series focusing on everything between the studs in your custom home, we talk to experts who weigh in on green construction techniques, benefits, and ways you can measure just how well your home is built. Joining us is Ryan Meres, program director at RESNET. …
5 Ways to Create a Healthier Home for Your Baby When it comes to baby-proofing your home, safety is often the first thing to come to mind. For most, that means installing safety latches, locks on cabinetry, and baby gates. However, there’s much more to it than that! It’s also essential to ensure your home …
S2, E11: Verified Green Homes NOTE: Due to dramatic changes in the building industry in 2021, we archived season one and recorded updated episodes with current information. Please enjoy this updated episode from Season 3, recorded on May 25, 2021 In today’s episode, we’re talking about how homeowners can verify the energy efficiency and performance …
S2, E8: Building a Healthy Home with Green Building NOTE: Due to dramatic changes in the building industry in 2021, we archived season one and recorded updated episodes with current information. Please enjoy this updated episode from Season 4, recorded on June 15, 2022 In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Gene Myers of Thrive …
S2, E7: High-Performance Insulation 101 NOTE: Due to dramatic changes in the building industry in 2021, we archived season one and recorded updated episodes with current information. Please enjoy this updated episode from Season 6, recorded on November 11, 2023 In today’s episode, we’re talking about the most important element of any custom home – …
S2, E5: High-Performance Home Systems NOTE: Due to dramatic changes in the building industry in 2021, we archived season one and recorded updated episodes with current information. Please enjoy this updated episode from Season 6, recorded on November 11, 2023 We are making progress on Rick and Meredith’s new home in St. Louis, MO. Now …
What Makes a High-Performance Home Different? The Difference is Measurable Our High-Performance Homes Are Built Above Code & Exceed Energy Efficient Standards by 40-60% As Missouri’s Best Energy Efficient Custom Home Builder, we rely on two of the nation’s most rigorous measures for energy-efficient building: RESNET’s Home Energy Rating System and the EPA’s ENERGY Star …
Using high performance home design practices, Hibbs Homes makes it a point to make efforts to improve water conservation in the homes we build.
How Smart Home Tech Saves on Utility Bills We’re halfway through April and Earth Day is just around the corner. In honor of the occasion, we wanted to share the benefits of using smart technology in your home. While smart home features are convenient, they also help your home run more efficiently and reduce your …
Building Homes with a Better Thermal Envelope Just like the computer you are reading this on, the technology that keeps your home humming is always evolving. With the introduction of design innovations and due to basic wear and tear, a home’s HVAC system is a system component that most homeowners will upgrade after about 15 …