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A New Green Building Ordinance in Decatur, Georgia
A little blue city hiding in a red state requires high-performance construction practices
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A First Look at the Official WELL Building Standard
Now that it is defined, it makes a bit more sense — but I’m still not convinced
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It’s Alive! – Visiting a Certified Living Building
In Hawaii, I visited a school with an energy lab that met the Living Building Challenge
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Seeking the Elusive Grade 1 Batt Installation
I finally found insulation contractors capable of Grade 1 work — in the very competitive multifamily market
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Multifamily Green Building Certification Still Has Issues
We’re making progress — but for many designers and builders, there is still a long way to go
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What Fruit Flies Taught Me About Sustainable Living
The profit motive and our love of convenience vex our efforts to be more sustainable
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Can’t Anyone Get Things Right?
Recent experiences with contractors and tradespeople leave me frustrated
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Settling In to My Renovated Cottage
Not quite done — but then again, are renovation projects ever really finished?
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Been Having Those Hot Water Blues
Small house hot water distribution issues continue to plague me
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Dealing With Cold Weather in Climate Zone 3
The temperature hit a record low of 5 degrees in Georgia, but we don’t need to bring our car batteries inside
