Blogs- Page 266 of 594
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N.J. Amusement Park Plans Sprawling Solar Project
The 21-megawatt photovoltaic facility will provide most of the electricity the park uses, but first a lot of trees will have to be cut down
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If Ants Like Rigid Foam, Should We Stop Using It?
Rigid foam insulation is routinely used in high-performance buildings, but it also seems to attract carpenter ants
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Hammer & Hand Updates Its Best Practices Manual
The second edition of the free manual includes new techniques for roof assemblies, air sealing, and insulation
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How to Insulate an Attic Floor
If you’re building a new home, remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate
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Passivhaus Institut Launches Online Training
New video modules in English are an introduction to this high-performance building approach
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Dry Is the New Normal
The Southwest U.S. has gotten drier and more prone to droughts
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Tesla Batteries, Electricity Sales, and Progress for a Wyoming Wind Farm
A roundup of recent developments in green building
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Understanding the British Thermal Unit
The BTU gives us a handle on an abstract concept
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Reaping the Energy Rewards of Passivhaus Design
A Canadian couple marks the end of their first year of energy monitoring in a house built to the Passivhaus standard with a heating bill of less than $100
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A Timber-Frame House for a Cold Climate — Part 2
An owner-builder enjoys the challenge of creating a hand-crafted timber frame
