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Solar Ownership Is Gaining Ground
More than half of all residential solar capacity installed in the U.S. in 2017 will be purchased, not leased
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Revisiting the Debate Over Global Warming and Insulation
Here’s what I presented at the North American Passive House Conference
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Operating at Net-Zero Energy
Net-zero strategies for new houses are well established, but retrofitting an existing house is another story
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A New App Creates 3-D Scans
With an iPad, the manufacturer says, a user can produce accurate scans of an eight-room house in about 30 minutes
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Designing a Combined Hot Water System
A reader looks for advice on designing a system that provides both domestic hot water and space heating
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Drywall Finishing Tips for Owner-Builders
The Zen of taping and sanding
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SEE STACK is a Cool Stack-Effect Tool
This simple computer program helps designers understand the relationship between stack effect and mechanical ventilation
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There’s No Relief in Sight for Beleaguered Connecticut Homeowners
Failing concrete foundations render some homes worthless, with the total number of affected properties still unknown
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Do Humidifiers Create IAQ Problems?
Adding water vapor to your indoor air may do more than you think
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On College Campuses, Signs of Progress on Renewable Energy
Some institutions have set the goal to be carbon-neutral — and most have a long way to go