Articles

Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. will be working on the Toitu House, an earth-sheltered home that really could last several hundred years, as in 500. Some claim an earthen home can even... Read More

I am excited to report that we’ve made significant progress on our HVAC upgrade project!  A while back, I shared an article when I first fully realized how it’s important to have a... Read More

If you’re even thinking about energy efficiency, or if you’ve been considering HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning system) improvements or building renovations of any kind,... Read More

Construction technology is advancing after years of lagging digitalization, and 3D printing is becoming the spotlight for revolutionizing construction methodology. Companies like Peri Group, and... Read More

Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Mike Barcik, a Technical Principal at Southface, recently teamed up for a helpful conversation about windows and energy efficiency.  The two... Read More

What is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? Signed into law on August 16, 2022, The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, represents the largest US legislative investment in energy efficiency and... Read More

This list is an evolving effort to share helpful Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA-related information we have found to date.  Please feel welcome to share your favorite tools, platforms,... Read More

Summary             The final article of the Adaptive Building series dives into how above and beyond measures can provide their weight in... Read More

According to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., "The Perfect Wall”  is an advanced way of insulating, air sealing, and keeping air and water vapor out of buildings... Read More

As a green general contractor that both renovates and builds new custom homes, I appreciate the challenges and opportunities that are part of both types of construction.  Our renovation clients... Read More