Energy-efficiency is a goal for every home build, now more than ever as people seek to reduce their carbon footprint and cut down on energy costs. An efficient design is ideal for any kind of home regardless, and today, there… Read More
Archive for the ‘Green Living’ Category
New Construction or Older Home?
When looking for a new house, a Maryland homeowner has two options: new construction or older home. While purchasing an existing house is more common, custom, new construction homes are also a viable option for the average Marylander. If you… Read More
Benefits of Solar Heating and Cooling
Today, people are more concerned than ever before on new ways to save on energy in the home. Thanks to technological advances in the industry, people are now able to have solar heating and cooling, among other HVAC options. Most… Read More
Custom Homes Gaining Popularity
The 2020 housing market in the United States is facing particular challenges preluded by the significant drop in sales in 2019. The market for new construction homes will be an integral part in making the market grow and move again…. Read More
Passive Solar House Design Principles
In our day and age, we are always trying to figure out how to maximize efficiency, especially in the construction of our homes. The passive solar house design one way to achieve the efficiency we are looking for, and the… Read More
Components of an Energy-Efficient Home Design
As we’re growing increasingly aware of the effects of our building and consumption habits on the natural world, some common components stand out as the standard for energy-efficient home design in our modern times. These factors in energy-efficient homes do… Read More
Reasons to Choose a Zero Energy Home
In the past decade or more the worry about humanity’s effect on the Earth has become more and more of a hot button issue. People are worried that with all the development happening in the world, humans have damaged the… Read More
Why a Zero Energy Home Package is an Excellent Investment for Your New Home in 2019
If the start of the new year means a new home for your family, there are so many ways to bring your dream home to life as you build in 2019. When you work with the professionals at Viking Custom… Read More
With Viking Custom Homes, It’s Easy Being Green!
In lieu of St. Patrick’s Day, green is the theme of the week. In building with Viking Custom Homes, it’s never been easier to be green with your custom home. As a proud Green Energy Builder, Viking Custom Homes offers… Read More
3 Reasons to Consider a Zero Energy Home Package for Your New Home
By building your new home with Viking Custom Homes, you not only have the opportunity to customize and design the home of your dreams, but also to build your home with a Green Energy Builder. With this, you now have… Read More