Blogs- Page 284 of 593
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Passivhaus Goes Prefab
An experimental project in Vienna uses 10 modular units that can be assembled in a matter of days to create housing for 40 students
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Tearing Down to Start Again
Despite some misgivings, Michael Trolle begins his construction project by tearing down most of an old cottage in poor repair
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News Briefs from Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New York
Hawaii ends net metering, Massachusetts wins energy efficiency title, and New York lifts net metering caps
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The Best Way to Insulate a Foundation
A builder in Idaho works out the details for adding foam insulation to both sides of his basement walls
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A Bright Future for Solar + Battery Systems in Australia
A new report says that off-grid photovoltaic systems with battery storage will provide power as cheaply as the grid by 2018
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Rethinking Durability
Lessons learned from a visit to a Roman aqueduct
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Beyond Sprawl: The Solar Suburbs of the Future
Will the dream of a solar array on every roof and an electric vehicle in every garage become a reality?
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Stevens Institute Wins Solar Decathlon
The winning team's entry is a home designed to help residents of shore communities cope with a more extreme climate
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Winterizing Tips That Work
If you really want to prepare your home for winter, ignore the standard advice and do this instead
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In Boston, Some Newer Buildings Are the Energy Hogs
Modern buildings with glass curtain walls use more energy per square foot than buildings built before 1950