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DIY Energy-Usage Monitor
A software engineer invents a whole-house monitor to measure energy consumption on a breaker-by-breaker basis
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of a Centuries-Old Warehouse
A historical commercial building is turned into a live-work space using building-science principles
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The BS* + Beer Show: Foamed Glass Aggregate
A deep dive into two manufacturers' products made with 100% recycled container glass
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“Smart” Vapor Retarders
An explanation of how vapor retarders work, when they are needed, and the available products
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The Value and Limits of Manual J
These basic energy models can teach us more about our plans than what heating and cooling loads to expect
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Air Leaks in Existing Homes
An overview of the common places where houses leak air and compromise performance
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Forests Can’t Handle All the Net-Zero Emissions Plans
Companies and countries are expecting nature to offset too much carbon
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Choosing Countertops for a Healthy Kitchen Environment
A rundown of non-toxic materials—their characteristics, costs, and other considerations
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The BS* + Beer Show: Solar Power Storage and Backup
A technical dive into products, systems, and applications for storing solar energy
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Building Codes Update Vapor Retarder Requirements
The code is more complicated than ever