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Minisplit in an Unconditioned Attic
To solve an air conditioning problem, a contractor proposes to put two units in an unconditioned attic
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Commercial Net-Zero Buildings On the Rise
Report tracks a sharp increase in commercial buildings with verified net-zero performance
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Preventing Frost Buildup in HRVs and ERVs
There are at least five different ways to prevent HRV and ERV cores from icing up
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Garbage In, Garbage Out
Incinerating trash is not an effective way to protect the climate or reduce waste
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3-D Printing Could Help Solve a Housing Crisis
A Texas firm says that a house can be built in one day, offering a way to provide shelter quickly in impoverished or storm-struck areas
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Is a Ventless Fireplace More Efficient Than a Condensing Furnace?
An energy conversion conundrum for building science geeks
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U.S. Looks to Europe for Energy Retrofit Model
A government-funded pilot program will attempt to replicate an approach to net-zero retrofits pioneered in the Netherlands
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What Is a Green Home Worth?
Appraising and financing high-performance homes: Some advice for prospective homeowners
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Flatrock Passive: Air Sealing the Penetrations
Detailing the penetrations for exterior receptacles, a wood stove flue, and plumbing vents requires careful planning
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Carbon Emissions By the Construction Industry
A new book addresses greenhouse gas emissions associated with building materials manufacturing and construction