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Blue Heron EcoHaus: Making an ICF Foundation
This brand of insulated concrete forms has only one foam face, complicating the assembly
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Major U.S. Builder Tests Net-Zero Market
Pulte, the third biggest home builder in the country, joins a California demonstration project
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Can Your Water-Resistive Barrier Take UV Exposure?
A recent report shows alarming degradation of water resistance in some WRBs after exposure to ultraviolet radiation
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SunEdison Nears Bankruptcy
Shares skid to 23 cents after news reports that the clean energy company will be forced to seek bankruptcy protection from creditors
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Oregon’s Groundbreaking Clean Energy Bill
The plan will have national implications and adds to the growing momentum to address climate change
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Solar Potential Is Far Greater Than Earlier Estimates
A new study says rooftop PV arrays could generate 39% of current electricity sales, and ground-mounted arrays would add even more
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LEED Gets Tougher Energy Requirements
Changes in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program are significant, and the changes are coming on very short notice
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An Alternative to Wood Window Bucks
On walls with exterior insulation or a rainscreen, these reinforced EPS bucks may outperform wood or plywood bucks
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Two Wingnuts Describe Their Backyard Tape Tests
In tests performed by Peter Yost and Dave Gauthier, Huber’s Zip System tape outlasts Siga Wigluv and Tescon Vana
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A Timber-Frame House for a Cold Climate — Part 3
Framed walls and several layers of rigid foam enclose the frame of this owner-built home