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"Windows, Insulation and Doors, Oh My!" - Materials and Practices in High Performance Homes" The single biggest heat sink or energy robber in a home is the windows. There are several things to consider here. First and foremost is the total square footage of windows. I've never had someone come to me and say "Ronnie build me a home that's dark and doesn't have many windows." energy efficient home -"Nothing Insulates Like Insulation-Key Ingredient of A High Performance Home" In previous articles, we defined a High Performance Home and talked of the significance of energy saving windows and doors. Today we will explore insulation and its importance. As more evidence pours in to indicate the damage done by global warming, the need to build High Performance Homes becomes even greater.