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Downtown Design
A compact infill home is at the forefront of progressive urban development
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New Life for Old Double-Hung Windows
With new weatherstripping, weights, pulleys, and ropes, you can improve performance without compromising historical authenticity
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Rainwater Collection Lowers the Impact on a Coastal Site
Ebb and flow: Traditional architecture, new building methods, and rainwater collection combine to lessen a home’s imprint on its sensitive coastal site
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New Passive House Rules Take Effect
The U.S. based certifying group puts a climate-based standard into effect, capping three years of research and a top-down rewrite
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Row House Recharged
A historic home in the heart of San Francisco maintains its traditional facade while embracing high-performance, modern design everywhere else
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Blower Door Testing
Get ready: Airtightness requirements are part of the 2012 building and energy code
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Save Energy With Storm Windows
A look at the latest products and how to install them
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From Luxury to LEED
Used to building big houses with big budgets, the Picton brothers earned a platinum rating with their first modest green home — but mastering the learning curve wasn’t always a smooth ride
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Making Fiberglass Work
With proper air-sealing and attention to installation details, batt insulation works great
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Diagnostic Tools for Energy-Minded Remodelers
Applying building science in the field can help to deliver safer, healthier, and more energy-efficient projects
