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Building More Resilient Communities in the Face of Climate Change
What helps us thrive in the face of floods, droughts, fires, and other disruptions and disasters?
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Minnesota Homestead: Choosing Windows
The thermal performance of the European-style triple-glazed windows were worth the extra expense
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Choosing a Safe Wall Assembly
An owner/builder looks for comments on his plans to use Zip System insulated sheathing
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Still Fighting the Same Battles, 20 Years Later
Why are some residential building questions so hard to answer?
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Seizing an Air-Sealing Opportunity
Sometimes unrelated work on one part of a building gives you a chance to improve the air barrier, too
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The Green Police: Product Retrospective
Carl Seville and Michael Anschel reflect on some of the emerging green building products of the early 2000s
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Tesla Unveils Another Version of Its Solar Roof
After long delays, the company says installations of its revamped roofing tile will begin this month
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Solar Power Without Net Metering: Is It Worth It?
As rules and regulations change, residential PV equipment and systems will adapt
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The Four Control Layers of a Wall
How water, air, vapor, and temperature controls lead to a durable building envelope and a comfortable, efficient home
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Going After the Global Warming Potential of Ready-Mixed Concrete
How does a homebuilder or remodeler decrease the environmental footprint of concrete?