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The Story of BuildingGreen
Reflections on the founding of BuildingGreen and our evolution as a company
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Earth Day and My Career Path to Sustainable Energy
How I became an environmentalist and a promoter of passive solar design solutions in the 1970s
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Cutting-Edge Windows that Can Be Tinted on Demand
The latest dynamic glazing from Sage Electrochromics allows variable tinting on demand
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Window Performance 4 — Dealing with Edge Losses
Warm-edge glazing spacers and high-performance windows
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Window Performance — Part 3
Filling the gap between multiple glazing layers with a low-conductivity gas like argon or krypton greatly improves a window’s energy performance
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Window Performance 2 — the Magic of Low-e Coatings
Low-e coatings have revolutionized windows over the past 30 years
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The Revolution in Window Performance — Part 1
Early gains in window energy performance were made by adding additional layers of glass and deepening the air space
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German Innovation in Solar Water Heating
Wagner Solar’s new drainback solar hot water system includes some great innovations that improve performance and speed installation
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Traffic Calming – Saving Lives and Saving Energy
Traffic calming strategies can create safer communities while saving energy
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How Much Insulation Is Enough?
Recommended residential insulation levels by climate zone