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Will the Energy Star Homes Program Survive Version 3?
Sam Rashkin predicted a 50% builder attrition rate — but the losses appear to be even worse
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A Brief Introduction to WUFI, in 5 Easy Pieces
This hygrothermal modeling software has tremendous power but also requires great skill
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The Ventilation Omission That Can Make You Sweat
If you connect an ERV or HRV to your heating and cooling ducts, you’ll need a way to stop the undesired inward flow of outdoor air
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The Lipstick-on-a-Pig Million-Dollar Home Syndrome
Despite spending large sums of money, owners of expensive homes often get cheapo HVAC systems
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When You’re Financing a Green Home, Payback Is Irrelevant
Monthly cash flow is a better metric for cost-effectiveness
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Five Ways to Deal with Crawlspace Air
The air in a crawlspace can have a huge impact on a home’s durability and indoor environmental quality
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Is the Passivhaus Program Truly Innovative?
Joseph Lstiburek said it's the ONLY place where innovation is happening — but is he right?
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Spray Foam Insulation Does Not Work with All HVAC Systems
Before you use spray foam insulation in an attic, make sure the HVAC system is compatible
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Thou Shalt Commission Thy Ducts!
If you don’t commission new HVAC systems in high-performance homes, you’re gambling with callbacks
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Patent Troll Wins First Case Over Use of Infrared Cameras
A Mississippi company with patents covering the thermal imaging of homes is targeting home inspectors and energy auditors