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The Department of Energy Chooses a Definition for Net Zero
They also have a preferred name for buildings that produce as much energy as they use
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How to Become a Building Enclosure Control Freak
The fundamentals of controlling heat, air, and moisture
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The Science of Air Flow in Flex Duct
A Texas A&M study shows how much of a hit you take when you let flex duct sag
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A Few Pressure Testing Tips and Tricks
Blower door and duct leakage testing can be easier if you use these techniques
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Ten Essential Steps to a Pretty Good House
Going above code isn't hard if you do these things
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The Best Way to Keep Your Attic Cooler is to Change Your Roof Color
Reflective roofing, unlike powered attic ventilators, addresses the problem where it begins
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How to Move Air Quietly Through a Duct System
David Hill shared the secrets of good air flow at the 2015 Building Science Summer Camp
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Must the Three Pigs Die?
Robert Bean says that combustion, customization, and complexity are the bane of buildings
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Relative Humidity Doesn’t Tell You How Humid the Air Is
There’s a lot of confusion about this term
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The 2015 Solar Cooking Festival
Solar Cookers International hosted its second annual festival and convention in Sacramento