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New foundations and slab-on-grade
The first step to Green home design and construction is deciding what sort of base you will rest it on. The Guide pages below help choose between slab-on-grade construction, traditional strip foundations with crawlspace and basement foundations - then show step by step how to build them better.
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New foundations and slab-on-grade
Traditionally in North America, home construction starts with a crawlspace or concrete basement foundation. Depending on the situation there are other options that can be more durable and affordable that will better protect your home air quality and energy efficiency - especially important for LEED, Passive House, ZNE or in the future Net Positive Energy homes.
在设计房屋地基时首先要考虑的因素是地段大小和土壤条件。当空间有限(总占地面积或高度限制)时，地下室基础可能是最好的选择，但如果空间允许，有充分的理由避免地下室与板上基础设计。