Blogs- Page 46 of 592
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Calculating Loads for Helical Piers
Substituting piers for standard concrete footings raises questions for a reader planning a new deck
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Energy Inequity
An interview with Dr. Destenie Nock sheds light on how smart meter data can help solve income-driven energy disparities
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Heating and Cooling with Heat Pumps
Three types of heat pump systems—how they work, their performance properties, and suggested applications
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Upgrading Five Common Building Assemblies
An analysis of the differences in performance between conventional building materials and those that are a step up
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The Myth of Carbon Offsets
Satellites detect no real climate benefit from 10 years of forest carbon offsets in California
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Webinar: Choosing Materials and Products for a Green Home
Experts share insights for making selections that will result in a high-performance building
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Implementing Energy-Saving Advice Isn’t Always Easy
Learning to live with imperfection
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Choosing a Healthier Paint
For the chemically sensitive, and healthy house enthusiasts, focus on VOCs, fumes, and odors of wet paint
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A Boost for Clean Energy on Brownfields
New federal incentives can help communities repurpose brownfields into high-value sites that support a clean energy economy
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Revisiting the Passive Solar Debate
Is it possible to incorporate passive solar design principles when construction plans are underway?