Blogs- Page 109 of 592
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Fine-Particle Air Pollution on the Decline
The catch is that poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
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Smart High-Performance Homes Start With Good Design
Keep the mechanicals out of the attic and the plumbing runs short
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How to Design Building Electrification Programs That Work
The grid is getting cleaner, but homeowners need help in replacing appliances that burn fuel
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First Aid for an Under-Insulated Roof
Insulating and sealing the roof on a family retreat without disturbing the ceiling inside
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The BS* + Beer Show: Scary Building Failures
The Green Police cast warnings about the many things that can go wrong in a building
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Three Books on PV-Equipped Homes
Two of these books focus on zero-energy homes, while the third tackles residential photovoltaic systems
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Using a Blower Door for Zonal-Pressure Testing
By now, most of us working in the green-building industry know what a blower door is. It’s a tool to measure the air tightness of a house. I’ve owned my…
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Doing the Best Budget Allows
Not every job can be net-zero, but every job can make an improvement
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Hemp’s Promising Future in Construction
Hempcrete, made from the woody core of hemp, is showing promise as an environmentally friendly building material
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5 High-Performance Details
Architect Elizabeth DiSalvo shares a few of her preferred cold-climate construction details for foundations, walls, and roofs