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Living Building Challenge 2.0 Released
Changes to a rigorous green building program
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A Free Online List of Questionable Chemicals
Perkins + Will Lists Chemicals to Avoid
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Inspections: Crucial Links in the Weatherization Chain
Oversight failures in Illinois highlight the fact that, increased funding aside, appropriate, high-quality weatherization work needs to be the lifeblood of the WAP
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Weatherization in Texas Inches Along Cautiously
They’ve been trying extra hard to prevent fraud and mismanagement, but now agencies handling stimulus funds face extra pressure to get back on schedule
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The NZE Model Home in Boulder’s SpringLeaf
With solar power and a geothermal systems, it’s the first – and most expensive – of 12 homes planned for an eco-development in the northwest part of town
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NZE Finds Its Way to Military Housing
A duplex at Fort Campbell is expected to raise the bar for energy efficient residential construction on military installations
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When Customers Challenge the Wisdom of Smart Meters
They’re intended to help consumers save money and make servicing accounts easier for utilities, but not all customers are happy with the devices’ performance and cost
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Sustaining Momentum for “Cash for Caulkers”
The Obama administration’s proposed energy-efficiency initiative takes on a life of its own
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Closing in on HOA Solar-Installation Restrictions
Even though some homeowners associations still resist solar installations in their communities, many states protect homeowners from community-imposed restrictions
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Architect Malcolm Wells: 1926–2009
A pioneer of earth-sheltered design and longtime advocate of environmental stewardship, Wells developed ways to make buildings complement nature