Kilowatt-hour (kWh)

Standard unit of energy measurement.

Kickplate sealing

Floor-wall moisture barrier detail.

Key performance indicator (KPI)

Metrics to assess goals.

Kerto beam

Strong laminated wood beam.

K-value

Thermal conductivity of building materials.

Yield curve tracking

Solar performance monitoring.

Yield (energy)

Output from solar over time (kWh).

Yellow-label wood

CE-certified timber.

Year-round comfort

Stable temperatures through insulation and HVAC.

Yard infiltration

Natural drainage into green areas.