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Buildings Don’t Last Forever
And neither do people
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Living Building Challenge Met
The world’s first Living Building Challenge–certified home is a study in integrated, sustainable design
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A Case for Double-Stud Walls
Straightforward construction, common materials, and low embodied carbon are some of the benefits of this well-insulated assembly
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Dealing With Construction Moisture
How much moisture does a new building release and do I need to worry about it?
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A Case for Composite Wood Siding
Gone are the days of old-growth timber. But there's still good reason to use wood for siding.
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Can We Turn Down the Temperature on Urban Heat Islands?
Better measuring data is being used to develop a range of innovative urban planning strategies
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Our Ancient Furnace is a Goner: Now What?
A furnace replacement is an opportunity to ensure high quality indoor air as well as efficient heat
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Christmas Poems for 2019
The eleventh installment of an annual tradition
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A Myth About Low-Static Ducted Minisplits
How much ductwork can you attach to the air handler?
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Archi-torture: The Pain of Bad Details
What do aesthetics have to do with green building?