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An Interview with Building Science Pioneer Terry Brennan
Stories from the early days of building science and more
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Should the DOE Increase Furnace Efficiency Standards?
The battle over minimum furnace efficiency continues with a new proposal to go to 92 AFUE
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California’s Mistake Puts Spray Foam Insulation on the Bad List
A state agency's lack of knowledge garners spray polyurethane foam one of the first three spots on the "Priority Products" list
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A Home Energy Rating Is an Asset Label
It isn't meant to be an accurate predictor of energy bills
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A Beautiful Near-Net-Zero-Energy Home in Utah
Built with structural insulated panels and Passive House level of airtightness, this home is a winner
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Can Atmospheric Combustion Work in a Spray-Foam-Insulated Attic?
In an attempt to reduce costs, some contractors do questionable retrofits on attic furnaces
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Is Modeling a Four-Letter Word?
The debate over modeled versus monitored results continues
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The Fundamentals of Series and Parallel Heat Flow
The R-value of a building assembly depends on how heat can flow through it
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Why Is the HERS Reference Home Based on an Outdated Energy Code?
Should the HERS Index calculation be updated?
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New Mexico Develops Innovative Water Efficiency Rating Score
Like a HERS rating, the WERS rating will be scored on a 0 to 100 scale
