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A New Multifamily Will Put Passive House Performance to the Test
Half the Minneapolis building will be built to code, the other half to the Passive House standard
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Lumber from a Bandsaw Mill
This simple piece of equipment turns logs into building materials
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Extending the Reach of a Moisture Meter
Simple ways to measure moisture content deeper into building assemblies
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Two Rules for Humidity
To prevent moisture damage from humid air, just do these two things
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Developer Plans a ‘Sustainable City’ Near Boston
When complete, the development will include 4,000 private residences and millions of square feet of commercial space — and maybe a new Amazon campus
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Flatrock Passive: Installing Windows and Doors
Careful work with flashing tape seals window and door frames in place
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There’s Mold in My Attic
After converting a seasonal cabin to a year-round use, a homeowner discovers a problem
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What’s the Definition of ‘Green Building’?
I’ve identified ten principles that show up in the various definitions of this tricky term
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Are Higher Construction Costs Looming for Canadians?
An effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is behind a government push to make houses net-zero energy ready by 2030
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These Southern Cities Are Going 100 Percent Clean (Energy)
A handful of cities in the South are cleaning up their acts — here’s how they’re getting started