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The house-as-a-system approach considers how a home’s components and equipment interact with each other to affect building performance

The house-as-a-system approach considers how a home’s components and equipment interact with each other to affect building performance
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The minimum required plumbing connections and trim for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone wet sprinkler system.

The minimum required plumbing connections and trim for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone wet sprinkler system.
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The Minimum Water Delivery Rates for Various Water Supply Amounts for Residential Fire Suppression Cisterns, as given in Table 4.6.1 in NFPA 1142

The Minimum Water Delivery Rates for Various Water Supply Amounts for Residential Fire Suppression Cisterns, as given in Table 4.6.1 in NFPA 1142
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The Muck Stops Here: Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control Basics

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The national risk of wild fire in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of wild fire in the United States as of 2023.
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The pier foundation that lifts this home above flood waters is visible in this photo taken before the skirt walls were added.

The pier foundation that lifts this home above flood waters is visible in this photo taken before the skirt walls were added.
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The preferred method for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone, wet sprinkler system.

The preferred method for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone, wet sprinkler system.
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The third-party energy ratings required for certification to programs like the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and EPA's Energy Star program can provide homeowners with assurance of objective verification of energy efficiency claims.

The third-party energy ratings required for certification to programs like the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and EPA's Energy Star program can provide homeowners with assurance of objective verification of energy efficiency claims.
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The varied roof pitches offer multiple options for solar panel placement regardless of home orientation for these production homes in Colorado.

The varied roof pitches offer multiple options for solar panel placement regardless of home orientation for these production homes in Colorado.
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The ventilation control is clearly labeled by the installer

The ventilation control is clearly labeled by the installer
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The ventilation controller is next to the thermostat and has a manual override button

The ventilation controller is next to the thermostat and has a manual override button
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These apartments built by Haynes Construction in Meriden, Connecticut, achieved certification to both the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program and the Passive House Institute U.S. and were funded as affordable housing.

These apartments built by Haynes Construction in Meriden, Connecticut, achieved certification to both the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program and the Passive House Institute U.S. and were funded as affordable housing.
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These townhomes built by Haynes Construction in Meriden, Connecticut, achieved certification to both the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program and the Passive House Institute U.S. and were funded as affordable housing.

These townhomes built by Haynes Construction in Meriden, Connecticut, achieved certification to both the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program and the Passive House Institute U.S. and were funded as affordable housing.
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These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.

These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.
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This 3,600-ft2 home built by Weiss Building & Development, in River Forest, Illinois, is a certified U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home and meets Passive House Institute U.S. requirements.

This 3,600-ft2 home built by Weiss Building & Development, in River Forest, Illinois, is a certified U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home and meets Passive House Institute U.S. requirements.
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This 4,305 ft2 zero energy ready home has almost no electric bills thanks to very high-efficiency construction and a solar electric system.

This 4,305 ft2 zero energy ready home has almost no electric bills thanks to very high-efficiency construction and a solar electric system.
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This above-ground private fire suppression cistern has a hydrant threaded for easy attachment to local fire department hoses.

This above-ground private fire suppression cistern has a hydrant threaded for easy attachment to local fire department hoses.
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This bath exhaust fan ventilation control can be set by the HVAC technician for continuous operation, delayed shut off, or a set amount of minutes each hour

This bath exhaust fan ventilation control can be set by the HVAC technician for continuous operation, delayed shut off, or a set amount of minutes each hour
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This builder in central Washington state chose durable low-maintenance exterior finishes like metal roofing, and hydrolyzed lime and metal siding.

This builder in central Washington state chose durable low-maintenance exterior finishes like metal roofing, and hydrolyzed lime and metal siding.
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This DOE Zero Energy Ready Certified home in Connecticut combines traditional design details with high-performance energy efficiency to save more than $2,000 per year in energy costs compared to a minimum-code home.

This DOE Zero Energy Ready Certified home in Connecticut combines traditional design details with high-performance energy efficiency to save more than $2,000 per year in energy costs compared to a minimum-code home.
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This DOE Zero Energy Ready certified home in San Marcos, California has a high-performance building envelope and HVAC equipment plus solar electric panels to meet all of the home’s electric needs over the course of the year.

This DOE Zero Energy Ready certified home in San Marcos, California has a high-performance building envelope and HVAC equipment plus solar electric panels to meet all of the home’s electric needs over the course of the year.
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This dry hydrant was installed by a homeowner living in a rural location to provide firefighters with easy access to this natural water source located on their property.

This dry hydrant was installed by a homeowner living in a rural location to provide firefighters with easy access to this natural water source located on their property.
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This FEMA flyer recommends using the stairs in case of fire; automated smoke control systems are often designed to minimize smoke in the egress path during a fire or smoke emergency.

This FEMA flyer recommends using the stairs in case of fire; automated smoke control systems are often designed to minimize smoke in the egress path during a fire or smoke emergency.
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This highly efficient 1,290-ft2 home by Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County, Florida, is built to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home program and has low utility bills of about $72 per month.

This highly efficient 1,290-ft2 home by Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County, Florida, is built to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home program and has low utility bills of about $72 per month.