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Blue Heron EcoHaus: Adding Walls and Roof
The double-stud exterior walls are modeled on those developed by Saskatchewan superinsulation pioneer Rob Dumont
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Testing Air Leakage in Multifamily Buildings
In large residential buildings, blower door testing of individual apartments often makes more sense than testing the entire building
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The World Needs Sustainable Forestry
Efforts to greenwash harmful logging needs to be stopped
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CarMic House: No, We Are Not Crazy
A Maryland couple defends their decision to renovate rather than tear down a 1954 house
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The LEED Pilot for Wood
Zealots should be aware that an FSC-only certification for LEED buildings may significantly wound the LEED rating system
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When Will Rooftop Solar Be Cheaper Than the Grid?
In asking that question, people often compare apples to oranges, forgetting that the answer varies from place to place
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Installing Windows in a Minnesota House
The “outie” windows are supported by a cantilevered plywood sill that rests on the nailbase facing
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As Electric Cars Stall, A Move to Greener Trucks and Buses
The co-founder of Tesla Motors would like to get noisy, smelly diesels off the road
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Compartmentalization in Multifamily Buildings
In a large residential building, you don't want any air leaks between apartments
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A New Strategy for Drought-Stressed Cities
Graywater recycling can improve water conservation by expanding local water supplies and providing a drought-resistant year-round local water source