How to Build a Self-Sufficient Home by Pamela Tatam
Enjoy this article by Pamela Tatam called, "How to Build a Self-Sufficient Home," published in June 2022 at Porch. Pamela states, "Living an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle starts at home. As more and more people recognize the importance of shifting to more sustainable ways of living and the importance of things like using renewable energy, self-sufficient [...more]
Energy-Saving Building Materials
Building your home? Renovating? Wanting to know how to reduce energy costs in the long run? Here’s a quick run down of materials and design methods that will save you an arm and a leg on energy bills (especially here in Southern CA). Although building energy-efficient homes takes more time and more money up front, [...more]
Green Roofs & Their Benefits
A green roof (or living roof) is a roof that contains soil and plants. So what are the benefits? ENERGY SAVINGS. Green roofs add to the thermal mass and shading of your building, which helps combat the enormous potential for heat gain during the summer. REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF. Water typically runs off roofs, then down the driveway and into the [...more]
Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design takes advantage of the sunlight and other site conditions to maintain a comfortable temperature within the home without using mechanical equipment. H&H studies sites closely to ensure we understand the most appropriate ideal conditions for your home. So how do you create passive solar design? 1. Maximize South-Facing Window Space: During the winter when [...more]
