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Efficiency Without Sufficiency Is Lost
Let’s learn to live well with “frugal abundance.” We can start by adopting the dictum “enough is plenty.”
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How Much Does It Cost to Build Your Own House?
An owner/builder shares the line-by-line break down of costs to design-build his high-performance home in Wisconsin
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Adding Exterior Insulation to Existing Homes
Firsthand experience informs this basic plan for installing rigid insulation on the outside of an older building
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One in Seven Families Lives in Energy Poverty. States Can Ease That Burden.
States—including those leading on climate—can leverage key policies and IRA funding to lower the energy burden borne by low-income households.
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Integration of Three Wood-Based Products
Pre-fab CLT panels, wood fiber insulation, and heat-treated ash siding combine for a high-performance building enclosure
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Policy Spotlight on Denver, Colorado
Leadership from the city’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency discuss ongoing efforts to achieve a renewable grid and more
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7 Tips for Good Indoor Air Quality in Winter
While most of this advice applies year-round, there are a few nuances related to improving indoor air quality during the winter months
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Protecting Heat Pumps from Rain and Snow
Tips and product recommendations for ensuring optimal heat pump performance under wet and potentially damaging conditions
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An Update from TimberHP Wood Fiber Insulation Manufacturers
North America's first manufacturer of wood fiber insulation products for domestic distribution reports on its new operations
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Footings for Load-Bearing Posts
A homeowner wants to fix a "bouncy" floor by adding a new beam. Do the posts need footings?