Post-Occupancy Performance

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Merit Award, Green Remodeling Over $250,000: Original Blend

Modern technology comes to bear on an 1888 home that needed an energy-efficient upgrade and more space. More

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Air Me Out: A Building Performance Pro and Mechanical Ventilation to the Rescue

What to do with a remodel that's too tight but still leaky and has continuing indoor air quality issues ó sometimes building better makes things worse. It pays to have a pro weigh in. More

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BPI Hits 25,000 Home Performance Certifications
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Baby Steps on the Path to High-Performance Homes
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Spray-Foam Insulation: Open-Cell vs. Closed-Cell

The pros and cons of each type of insulation. More

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Certifiably Skilled: Certification After the Demise of Home Star

Just how important is certification now that Home Star is gone? Many remodelers still see value in having their employees certified in home performance contracting. More

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Do as I Say ó Not as I Did: Home Performance Then and Now

ED VOYTOVICH: Times have changed and we now know so much more about building performance. It's time to actively use that knowledge. More

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Efficiency on a Budget: Cost-Effective Energy Makeover

Insulation, window upgrades, and solar panels lead the way for this condo homeowner's goal of an energy-efficient home. More

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Inventive Incentives: REMODELING Takes a Look at the Alternatives to Home Star

Some remodelers are making the most of government incentives to improve the performance of existing U.S. housing stock ó and to boost their bottom line. More

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Adding Muscle: This Project May Look Small and Unassuming, but It Packs a High-Performance Punch

A 1950s-era Massachusetts home uses 60% less energy after a deep energy retrofit. More

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