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Saving Sustainably: Installing the Heat Pump
This system consists of an outdoor compressor and a single indoor head
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Of Remodeling and Networking
Noodling through a remodeling project with a little help from my friends
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2019 and 2020: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A look at developments in energy and public policy for the year ahead
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Best In Show
A GBA contributor shares the products that impressed him most at Green Build and the International Builders' show
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A Vent for Every Roof
Ventilation is required by code, but not all building scientists think vents do much
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A Perfect Example of Radiant Heat Transfer
Everyone knows about conduction, convection, and radiation, but here you can see the power of the mediumless mechanism
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Air-to-Water Heat Pump Retrofit
A mechanical engineer shares lessons learned after replacing his propane boiler with an air-to-water heat pump to heat his home
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How to Boost Recycling
Reward consumers with discounts, deals, and social connections
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When It’s Better to Demolish an Old House than to Patch It Up
A question about the merits of buying a tear-down prompt some thoughts on recycling and landfills
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Five Rules for Wall Design
A few principles to guide designers of high-performance homes