"It's a misconception that energy-efficient houses have to be ecoshacks," Dr. Mitchnick said.
A rooftop solar array might generate all the electricity required by an energy-efficient house.
He noted that in addition to reducing the noise, properly installed soundproof windows also make the house or apartment more energy-efficient by eliminating drafts.
A rooftop solar array might generate sufficient power for an energy-efficient house.
He and his wife are building an energy-efficient house in northeast Washington, D.C.
Changes that have made houses more "energy-efficient" over the years are thought to increase exposure to these causes of asthma.
Give people a cheap, energy-efficient house that they can build themselves, and you liberate them from the "rip-off" of mortgages and bank loans.
The result is an inherently energy-efficient house.
This new approach has fostered a rise in the market share of energy-efficient houses.
It's a family-friendly, energy-efficient house designed to stand up to hurricane-force winds, swarming insects and harmful humidity.
