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Wall Sheathing Options
Choosing between OSB, plywood, fiberboard, rigid foam, diagonal boards, and fiberglass-faced gypsum panels
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Life in a Passivhaus School
Students like the vibrant colors, the air conditioning, and even the dual-flush toilets
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One Man’s Quest for Energy Independence — Part 1
A Wisconsin homeowner embarks on an 18-year journey to turn a basic ranch into a showcase of energy efficiency completely free of fossil fuels
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BuildingGreen Names Top 10 Products
This year's list includes a variety of products that save energy or water and do less environmental damage than conventional products
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Not All Energy Savings Are Equal
The duck curve is throwing a monkey wrench into utility operations
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Solar Roads, Pot Growing, Wind Turbines, and Net Metering
A collection of brief news stories related to green building and renewable energy
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Solar Power Can Cut Consumers’ Bills and Still be Good for Utilities
Privately owned photovoltaic arrays allow utilities to realize savings and increase profits, even though the PV owners are purchasing less electricity
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A Low-Energy House for Northern Minnesota
A self-described ‘architect and building science nerd’ designs an affordable house that takes advantage of the sun
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Rooftop Solar Makes Houses Worth More
A new study should give appraisers new tools for pegging the value of residential photovoltaic systems
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Where Does the Air Come From?
Are the various registers and diffusers in your home bringing in outdoor air or recirculating indoor air?
