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Water Quality
No matter how it arrives at the tap, water is vulnerable to contamination and requires our vigilance to ensure it is safe
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A New Book for Cob Builders
This new book assembles a huge amount of valuable technical information on cob walls
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Heat Pump Basics
Electrifying our houses typically includes adding a heat pump. Understanding equipment fundamentals increases chances of its optimal performance.
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New Product Alert: RISE Siding and Trim
A new line of siding and trim products made from 94% recycled content
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New E-Learning Course: Indoor Air Quality
Monica Rokicki-Guajardo teaches a six-part class on IAQ
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Maine’s Stretch Energy Code
Three municipalities adopt the state's first strectch code but enforcement of even the base code is lagging
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Air-Sealing and Insulating an Existing Wall
What are the most effective air-sealing strategies and best insulation types for minimizing airflow through a north-facing wall?
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A New Technical Guide to Building ADUs
Beyond Efficiency has released the first in a series of regional guides with design and construction details for accessory dwelling units
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The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Suction cups help demonstrate pressure differences, which dictate much of building science
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ICF Foundation with Stick-Framed Walls
A combination of standard building materials and applied building science yields adaptable, replicable, energy-smart assemblies