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Forced Air HVAC Systems
Keep Air Ducts Short, Direct, and Inside the Conditioned Space
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Green Heating Options
Green Heating Systems Can Heat the House and Its Water
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Heat Distribution
Forced Air and Hydronic: Ducts, Pipes, and Tubes Should Be Short and Leak-free
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Electrical
First Goal for Electrical Use: Cut Consumption
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Green Plumbing Systems Save Water and Energy
Design the Plumbing System to Save Water and Energy
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Ventilation Choices: Three Ways to Keep Indoor Air Fresh
Every House Needs Fresh Air
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Cooling Options
To Cut Energy Costs, Look for Low-tech Cooling First
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Fiber Cement
Fiber Cement Is a Durable Siding That Resembles Wood
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Roof Gutters
Choosing Rain Gutters: Wood, Metal, or Plastic?UPDATED 12/27/2011
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Roof Framing Choices: Engineered Lumber, Trusses, or SIPs?
Framing Roofs with Trusses or I-jJoists Uses Less Wood
