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[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.

[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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A home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage

A home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage
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A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.

A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.
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Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.

Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.
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Adding weatherstripping to a door

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Addison Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Addison Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Addison Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Simpsonville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

Addison Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Simpsonville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.

Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.
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Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include open headers and reduced framing around windows and two-stud corners to allow more room for insulation in the wall cavities while reducing lumber costs.

Advanced framing details include open headers and reduced framing around windows and two-stud corners to allow more room for insulation in the wall cavities while reducing lumber costs.
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Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers

Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers
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Advanced framing showing open headers

Advanced framing showing open headers
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Advanced framing techniques include constructing on a 2-foot grid where wall studs are placed 24 inches on center and aligned with roof and floor trusses for a continuous load path from roof to foundation.

Advanced framing techniques include constructing on a 2-foot grid where wall studs are placed 24 inches on center and aligned with roof and floor trusses for a continuous load path from roof to foundation.
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Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam

Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
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Air seal rough opening from inside

Air seal rough opening from inside
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Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.