Best Practices
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An Introduction to Greywater Systems
Drain water from sinks, showers, and the laundry can be a resource instead of a waste product
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Home Data Logging
An introduction to technology for tracking how a house performs at any given time
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Widow’s Walk: An Inside Look at an Uncommon Roof Feature
Justin Fink takes us to the third floor of this house to show how a hip roof with a flat top is framed—plus, a roof hatch, adequate draining, and flared design details.
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A High-Performance Building Envelope for a Net-Zero Energy House
Working out trouble spots during the design phase helps keep a demonstration house on time and on budget
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Balanced Ventilation with HRVs and ERVs
Energy- and heat-recovery ventilators keep indoor air quality high without a big energy penalty
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Air-Sealing a Net-Zero Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger describe the methods his team is taking on this ADU to create a healthier, energy-efficient home.
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High-Performance Building in a Humid Climate
A new home in the Southeast demonstrates effective strategies for controlling moisture, creating efficiencies, and ensuring comfort
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A Builder’s Home, Done Right
Starting with stock plans, a builder prioritized envelope details and made modifications to fit his family and their future
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How to Calculate Energy Costs
Methods and formulas for determining how much energy appliances use
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A Better Way to Demo
Portland, Ore., provides a model for deconstructing houses that is better for people, the planet, and profit
