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Illinois to Become Latest State to Release Its Own Stretch Energy Code
Municipalities can elect to adopt the new building-specific performance standard starting June 30, 2024
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Overview of Panelized Construction
A look at the benefits, manufacturing and delivery methods, and potential pitfalls of prefabricated building enclosures
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Do Hydrogen Blends Make Sense for Home Heating?
A look at why this touted technology for decarbonization could actually hinder that goal
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Common Mechanical Room Obstructions
When designing a new house, give thought to where the ducts will go and exactly how they will get there
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A National Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings Is in the Works
The DOE is now soliciting feedback from industry professionals on approaches, benchmarks, and other concerns
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How to Prevent America’s Aging Buildings from Collapsing
Four high-profile disasters send a warning and reveal signs to heed
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Choosing Wall Insulation for a New Build
What’s the best combination of exterior and interior insulation for a “forever” home?
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Efficiency Without Sufficiency Is Lost
Let’s learn to live well with “frugal abundance.” We can start by adopting the dictum “enough is plenty.”
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How Much Does It Cost to Build Your Own House?
An owner/builder shares the line-by-line break down of costs to design-build his high-performance home in Wisconsin
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Adding Exterior Insulation to Existing Homes
Firsthand experience informs this basic plan for installing rigid insulation on the outside of an older building