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require far smaller panels than are necessary to produce electricity .
“ This year , ICFHV is set to grow significantly , as we ’ re designing more and more homes . This makes the surge of new technology even more exciting , as there are so many opportunities to incorporate it . We have a few projects coming up , where we ’ re actually integrating photovoltaic solar panels directly into rooftops . So , instead of holding a number of the larger modules we ’ re all familiar with , from a distance , they just look like regular metal roofs . Furthermore , as we ’ re able to develop structures that are hyper energy efficient , they need less and less power to heat and cool them . Meaning that the net zero houses that we ’ re building are not only easy to achieve , but it ’ s also inexpensive to do so , and many can even rely on the systems to charge their cars as well ! We ’ re seeing a huge movement towards fully electric homes .”
Increasing awareness
Although David and his team are fully onboard with the future of housing , one of his biggest wishes for the near future is for the level of market awareness to catch up with what is available . Every time I get a chance to speak at public engagements , I use the opportunity to spread the word ,” he continues . “ So many in the industry have tunnel vision for building with wood , and the reality is , there are far better options out there . The huge lumber price hikes during Covid formed a curiosity within the market , with home owners looking for alternatives , and we actually experienced our largest growth spurt yet as a result of the pandemic .
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