Understanding Building Science

Building Science

The contemporary green home brings each subsystem of the house, foundation, windows, heating, etc, together in harmony so the entire house functions as a whole system. learn more ...

Insulating Your Home for Energy Efficiency

You can save a lot of money by installing or improving insulation in your walls or ceiling. Insulation retards the flow of heat and is one of the most cost-effective energy saving investments you can make in your home. learn more ...

Energy-Efficient Windows

Significant economic savings can come from modern windows. Unless recently upgraded, your windows are likely a major source of heat loss. In cold climates, windows transfer heating energy out of the building through both conduction and radiation. Additionally, depending upon how weather-tight the frame and seals, windows may transfer energy by convection as well. This situation is reversed in hot climates like Tucson, with windows allowing heat into a building and forcing expensive cooling systems to work overtime. learn more ...

Bringing Natural Daylighting into the Home

Both obvious and hidden economic savings come from building designs that rely on natural lighting. Throughout much of the day, owners and occupants can easily benefit from natural lighting and avoid the cost of electrical consumption otherwise required by artificial indoor Lights. learn more ...

Energy Recovery - Controlled Ventilation Systems

The growing trend toward "tightening the home" improves a home's energy efficiency by controlling air and moisture movement into and out of the home. However, making the home "tight" with poor ventilation can cause the home to retain moisture (which may cause mold) and other factors that compromise indoor air quality. Controlled ventilation systems are a means of increasing the amount of cleaner, fresher air entering the home, without the energy losses associated with simply opening windows. learn more ...

Moisture Management for Energy Efficiency and Comfort

You can increase comfort and save money by managing the moisture content of the air in your home. Humans are most comfortable at a relative humidity of 50%, plus or minus 10%. Relative humidity is the amount of moisture that air contains. learn more ...

Energy Efficient Appliances

Both immediate and long term economic savings can come from energy-efficient appliances such as refrigerators, horizontal-axis washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, etc. Immediate and continuing savings accrue from lower utility bills for electricity and/or water. The performance levels of these appliances meet, and generally exceed, those of industry standard models.learn more ...

Tucson Electric Power Guarantee Home program

The Guarantee program is a new home program utilizing the systems approach to home construction. The systems approach deals with health and safety, comfort, durability and energy efficiency. By utilizing the latest information on building science TEP has developed construction requirements that each home must meet to qualify. learn more ...

 

 

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