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This Tiny House Is Cheap
An architect in the Czech Republic develops a prefabricated model house for the budget-minded
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Creating M-Line Homes
How a librarian's dream of owning a piece of property helped the South Mountain Company develop plans for affordable housing
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Zehnder Develops a Ductless ERV
The Zehnder ComfoAir 70 competes with similar appliances sold by Panasonic, Lunos, and Vents-US
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Researchers Find New Way to Keep Roofs Cool
Scientists learn that ruby-red pigments can stay just as cool as a white surface, pointing the way to cooler buildings and vehicles
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Off-Grid in Canada: An Energy Model of the House
A last-minute decision to seek LEED certification prompts an evaluation of energy use and a HERS Index report
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New High-Performance Building Components on the Market
A New York-based company imports windows from Poland while a Maine prefabricator adds a Passivhaus-certified roof assembly
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Installing an Exhaust Fan During a Bathroom Remodel
My 1970 condo now has an exhaust fan in the master bath — and it really moves air!
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Toxic Dust
These chemicals pose health hazards including cancer, hormone disruption, and toxicity to the reproductive system
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Heading Off Ice Dams
An Ontario homeowner looks for suggestions on how to stop ice damming before another winter sets in
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Adopting a Green Lifestyle
What values are implied by the word ‘green’?