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For architects and designers who shape coastal houses, the choice is becoming clearer. We can continue to optimize for curb appeal and first cost on a one- to ten-year horizon. Or we can treat each project as an aspect of long-lived coastal infrastructure—deeply loved, carefully made, and ready to work with its site for the next century, and beyond....
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Architects working on Nantucket know that energy performance isn’t a secondary consideration—it’s a structural driver. The island’s HERS requirements—combined with Massachusetts’ evolving code—mean that decisions made in the earliest phases of design have outsized influence on compliance and architectural freedom…
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Well-defined energy specifications (“energy specs”) are the foundation of high-performance construction–especially for Nantucket builders navigating demanding codes and client expectations. Energy specs set the standard for every component that influences a home’s efficiency…..
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The HERS Index, established by RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network), is the nationally recognized standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency. Before permitting, we prepare an energy model based on projected dwelling assemblies, equipment, and appliances. The builder then submits the projects HERS documentation to demonstrate…..
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