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Posts From May, 2020

CVF Homes - June Builder of the Month!

CVF Homes - June Builder of the Month!
CVF homes works with award winning architects to design one of a kind projects. Since inception, CVF homes has distinguished itself repeatedly by specializing in sustainable residential infill development and unique custom homes in San Antonio Texas. Their projects have been successful because they focus on great design, energy, water and material efficient buildings with healthy indoors. CVF homes has two primary goals: 1) To design sustainable projects that integrate the latest technology and the most energy and water efficient systems while minimizing their carbon footprint and 2) To design for humans – providing for practical requirements for how people live today while incorporating the outdoor with the indoor design elements to harmonize modern day living. They are committed to certifying all of their projects by the Zero Energy Ready Home program from the Department of Energy, Build San Antonio Green standards, ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS. Learn More... read more
 
Posted by Merielle McLaughlin Friday, June 9, 2023 9:15:00 AM
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Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Results are in

The winners of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon Design Challenge have been chosen!

Miami UniversityLast month, students from 45 teams, representing 31 collegiate institutions, competed for bragging rights during the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. And they did all digitally. Teams work with various departments in their respective universities (sometimes partnering with other schools), faculty, industry partners, to create a design for a net-zero energy project in one of the following categories:

  • Suburban Single-Family
  • Urban Single-Family
  • Mixed-Use Multifamily
  • Attached Housing
  • Office Building
  • Elementary School
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Posted by Heather Wallace Tuesday, May 5, 2020 4:14:00 PM
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