Blogs- Page 180 of 593
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Saving Sustainably: Pouring the Slab
A capillary break, mineral wool insulation, and a vapor barrier complete the prep work
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China is Alleged Source of Illegal Blowing Agent
Investigators track down source of long-banned blowing agent CFC-11 and find its use is widespread
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In-Floor Radiant Cooling
Already committed to radiant floor heating, a homeowner wonders whether the same system also can cool the house
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Ducted Air-Source Heat Pumps from American Manufacturers
Are there any cold-climate heat pumps that can be connected to regular forced-air ductwork?
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Electrifying Buildings for Decarbonization
A new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute examines the role of electric space and water heating
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Concern Mounts Over Natural Gas Leaks
Emissions of this potent greenhouse gas waste billions of dollars each year and threaten the fuel's environmental edge over coal
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Insights from Successful Net-Zero Builders
To increase the number of net-zero energy homes beyond niche status, we need to learn how forward-looking builders broke into this market
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U.S. Green Building Council Names Award Recipients
Outstanding single-family project goes to a house built by Carl Seville and detailed in a GBA blog
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The Takeover of the EPA
EPA staff say the Trump administration is changing their mission from protecting human health and the environment to protecting industry
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Flatrock Passive: Taking a Tour
“A house is more than a set of plans and a bunch of numbers on paper”