Green Advocate
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Passive House on Protected Land
This Montana homestead is a study in environmental stewardship and sustainable building practices
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Three Projects, Multiple Lessons
Wildfire precautions, Passsive House retrofit, and panelized construction
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Q&A With Martin Holladay
The esteemed editor and building science guru shares industry insight and a few recommendations
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Trombe Wall Solution
A strategy for radiant heat gain addresses the challenge of siting a Passive House due north
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Adding Mechanical Ventilation to Old Houses
When should we get serious about supplemental air?
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Q&A With Ben Bogie
A second-generation green builder shares a few experience-derived insights into the industry as a whole
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A First-Time Builder Demonstrates a Keen Understanding of Building Science, Part 2
Everett Kramer is still busy testing and installing new systems and products
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame, Part Two
A brief update on an exhaustive project
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Integrated Project Delivery
A model for cost estimation and value engineering that works well with high-performance building
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Q&A with Travis Brungardt
A Kansas-based builder describes how he made his way into the building science community, where he has surrounded himself with giants
