Building Matters
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New Experimental Building Technologies
The annual Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall highlights potential problem solvers
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Financing Solar Power, Part 2
If you want clean energy but owning a PV array is not in the cards, tapping into a community solar farm could be an option
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Book Review: ‘Designing the Forest and Other Mass Timber Futures’
A synopsis of salient points made in favor of forest biodiversity and mass timber development
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The Past and Future of Self-Building
More people are turning to the option of building their own home. Potential owner-builders in the U.S. face some unique but surmountable challenges.
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Financing Solar Power, Part 1
Navigating the cost-benefits of renewable solar energy is challenging in a seemingly chaotic market but breaking down the funding avenues is a good first step
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11 Reasons to Avoid Oversizing Heat Pumps
The disadvantages of oversizing HVAC systems are numerous and should be considered if energy efficiency and cost savings matter to you
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RMI’s Green Upgrade Calculator
Building pros now have a tool for measuring the carbon costs and savings of various home energy upgrades—from insulation to induction to transportation
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5 Takeaways from New IAQ Course
Fine Homebuilding’s latest e-learning class outlines a clear map to an optimal interior home environment
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Building Code Meets Building Science
Five ways residential building codes have begun to align with building science–directed best practices
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Windows Before WRB?
Yes, if the flashing details are done right, you can safely install windows before the housewrap
