Blogs- Page 287 of 594
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Weatherization Assistance Program: Getting the Facts Straight
A synthesis of studies shows that weatherization saves families an average of nearly $300 a year and cuts carbon pollution
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New York City Hosts a Building Conference
A one-day session on Oct. 15 will highlight best building practices and mark the launch of a new building database
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Enterprise Green Communities and Passive House
The green building program for affordable housing gives points for PHIUS certification
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Sensible Plumbing
Careful planning and commonsense rough-in make a well-performing, safe, and easily maintained system — guaranteed
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High-Performance Walls, Part 2
The walls of the Pumpkin Ridge Passive House are insulated with two layers of cellulose
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Texas Gets Two High-Performance Subdivisions
Developers announce plans for 'energy neutral' and 'solar standard' communities in Austin, where the city council wants more renewable energy
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How I Moved From Residential Construction into the Commercial Market
A builder describes the new skills he had to learn to make a successful transition into a more complex environment
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Naming Building Parts is Tricky
A guide for homeowners who sometimes forget the names of building components
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Court Blows Away Permits for Wind Turbine Eagle Kills
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's rule allowing 30-year permits to kill bald and golden eagles has been set aside
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Lower Wind Speeds Cut Power Output in the West
Electricity production from selected turbines got off to a slow start, and in some areas remains below 5-year averages
