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How to Attach a Thick Layer of Exterior Insulation
A reader worried that extra-long screws will sag over time looks for an inexpensive and practical solution
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These Superinsulated Homes Were Delivered By Truck
Dartmouth College hires Unity Homes to assemble four single-family houses with panelized walls and prefab bathroom modules
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Maine Solar, Eagle Deaths, Passivhaus Apartments, Vertical Wind Turbines
A roundup of recent developments in green building
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The LEED Pilot for Wood
Zealots should be aware that an FSC-only certification for LEED buildings may significantly wound the LEED rating system
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The Water Efficiency Rating Score (WERS)
The Green Builder Coalition’s new tool is ready
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Building a House of Hemp
A New York entrepreneur plans a demonstration house to advance the use of industrial hemp
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When Will Rooftop Solar Be Cheaper Than the Grid?
In asking that question, people often compare apples to oranges, forgetting that the answer varies from place to place
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Texas Team Wins Net Zero Competition
Architecture students design an affordable house for a Houston neighborhood and walk off with the top award
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Are New Homes Getting Better?
Many of the problems on this decades-old list of defects are still showing up on today’s job sites
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Installing Windows in a Minnesota House
The “outie” windows are supported by a cantilevered plywood sill that rests on the nailbase facing
