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A New Timber Tower Opens in Minneapolis
The seven-story building is the largest of its kind in North America and signals growing excitement about wood over concrete
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Daylight Savings Time Isn’t Worth the Trouble
Changing the clocks does not save energy — it actually increases energy consumption
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Using David White’s Global Warming Calculator
The second part of my Passive House conference presentation
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Passive House in China, Part 1
The executive director of PHIUS, the U.S.-based organization, keynotes the third summit of the Passive House Alliance China
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Millennial Renters Will Pay for Smart-Home Tech
Research finds that younger renters place a high value on technology and security
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Best Path to Net-Zero Energy
An owner-builder looks for the most cost-effective way to build a net-zero house in Washington State
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Worries About Trapping Moisture
While some types of wall assemblies and roof assemblies are risky, many worries about ‘trapping moisture’ are baseless
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Details on Tesla’s Solar Shingles Are Slow to Emerge
We still don’t know how much they will cost, or when they will be available
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‘Peer Diffusion’ Can Make Better Homes a Must Have
Investments in residential energy improvements have decreased recently, but home energy contractors have new tools to turn that around
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World’s Tallest Modular Tower Opens
The 32-story residential building in New York City was constructed from modular units built off-site