An effective building envelope – the first floor, exterior walls, and roof – is a key element for an energy-efficient home. Advanced framing techniques increase efficiency and comfort while decreasing costs. Most homes in Boise are framed with wood and wood loses or gains heat more quickly than insulation. In…
The 2010 AVID Home Design Driver Research Survey showed that the majority of home buyers rated energy efficiency as a “Must Have” for their new homes. Although Boise and southwestern Idaho have some of the lowest power rates in the nation, home buyers still want their new homes to be…
The 2010 AVID Home Design Driver Research Survey provides some insight into what features today’s home buyers equate with a green home. AVID Ratings is a a leading provider of enterprise-level surveys specializing in the home building industry. The AVID survey studied the preferences of nearly 12,000 North Americans who…
