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1. How do you know that this approach works?
2. How much does it cost to construct?
3. How can you cool a building without a traditional mechanical air conditioner?
4. How long does it take to build a zero energy home?
5. Can clients be involved in the design process?
6. Can you use this approach with any architectural style of building?
7. Can we use our own builder?
8. Can I select specific appliances and fixtures without jeopardizing energy performance?
9. Does size affect the performance of the building?
10. How will HOA’s affect the design of the home?
11. Can any soil type be used to manufacture Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)?
12. How much does Insulated concrete form (ICF) add to the total cost of construction?
13. How important is lot size and orientation?
14. Are all renewable energy systems the same?
15. Will UDC help in the selection of a lot?
16. Does UDC assist with builder selection and management?
17. Can any floor plan be converted to a sustainable zero energy design?
18. Can clients be involved in the construction?
19. If you use Compressed Earth Block (CEB) construction, can I have brick exterior?
20. How do you control humidity inside the building without a mechanical system?
21. Are these buildings designed to meet LEED standards?
22. Are these buildings designed to meet EPA standards?
23. How much electricity does a standard home use per electrical device or system?
24. Does UDC design and/or build outside of Texas?
25. What type of professionals does UDC have?
27. Can you retro-
28. Can you have a sustainable building without being zero energy?
29. Can you install a gray water collection and reuse system anywhere?
30. What is the difference between GREEN and SUSTAINABLE?
31. Are Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) considered sustainable?
32. What is the best insulation?
33. Can builders contract with UDC to design sustainable zero energy homes that can be massed produced?
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