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Here Come the Megacities
By 2100, at least ten cities are predicted to have populations over 50 million
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Maine Firm Offers Net-Zero In-Law Flat
BrightBuilt Home sees a growing need for small, high-performance accessory dwellings
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Urban Rustic: Air Sealing the Exterior Sheathing
Taping the seams on Zip System sheathing creates both a water-resistive barrier and an air barrier
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Looking Back at Insulating Advice from 1951
For at least four decades, the Audels Carpenters and Builders Guide was considered the Builder’s Bible
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Installing Insulation With the X-Floc Ventilated Dry Injection System
A Massachusetts company claims, “We don't just do cellulose; we do it better.”
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Maine Is Now a Battleground For Wind Development
The state's Republican governor orders a moratorium on most new development, and advocates fire back with lawsuits claiming executive overreach
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Are Traffic-Clogged Cities Ready for Congestion Pricing?
When properly used, congestion pricing actually works, speeding up travel times and reducing pollution — and experience shows it can be effective
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Flatrock Passive: Blower Door Test Comes up Roses
A methodical attention to detail helps the house meet the airtightness standard
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In Puerto Rico, Off-Grid Energy Is Looking More Appealing
Some communities are without electricity four months after Hurricane Maria devastated the region
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Planning for Backup Power in an All-Electric House
A homeowner in Kentucky eyes a solar array to keep his house running in the event of a power outage