Blogs- Page 26 of 590
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Why Efficient Buildings are Key to Decarbonizing the Power Grid
New data shows that efficient, grid-responsive buildings would make a zero-carbon grid $100B cheaper per year—if utilities and policymakers can act in time
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Choosing a Durable Roof Assembly with High R-Value
A cathedral-style roof system evolves and is value engineered to be cost effective and resilient
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The Era of Sustainable Olympics
The implications of Paris 2024 go beyond the Games to address renewable energy, carbon neutrality, and adaptive reuse strategies
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5 Tips for Sizing an Air Conditioner
Determine cooling loads and consider variables like insulation values, airtightness, and occupant behavior before choosing equipment
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Determining Heat Pump Capacity
A step-by-step guide for taking field measurements to assess a system’s heating and cooling capabilities and performance
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Affordable, Prefab, and Core-Certified
Could this be the future of high-quality regenerative housing?
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Training for the Trades, Part 5
An anecdotal report from the Westford Symposium on Building Science, aka Building Science Summer Camp
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A Community Responds to the Housing Crisis
A non-profit group in Utah is teaching natural building skills to future homeowners
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California’s Green Building Standards Code Is Amended to Include Embodied Carbon
The country’s most populous state commits to reducing embodied emissions for public and private buildings larger than 100,000 square feet
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Geothermal Heat Pumps: Reputation vs. Reality
An analysis of energy savings and financial return on investment in ground-source heat pump technology