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Getting to Zero on Every Front
This Living Building Challenge–certified home has no conventional heating or cooling equipment, no municipal water supply or well, and no sewer or septic, and it makes more energy than it consumes.
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How Direct Carbon Removal Works
An inventor of direct air capture technology discusses its potential
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In-Floor Radiant Heat vs. Cold-Climate Heat Pump
Is adding radiant-floor tubing for a walkout basement worth the cost?
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Insulating Concrete Foundation Walls
Start with a check of the codes, and take care of any water problems first
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Retrofitting a Hot Water System
Instructions for adding a new water-distribution manifold and smaller pipes to decrease the time it takes for hot water to reach faucets
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Why Zero Energy “Ready” Makes Sense
The Department of Energy’s program is about much more than energy efficiency
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10 Toxic Building Material Ingredients and Recommended Alternatives
A guide for people looking to reduce the level of off-gassing from building products in their homes
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2022 International Builders’ Show (IBS) Recap
A bite-size overview of notable products and happenings at this year's trade show
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Making Water from Air
Atmospheric water generators can manufacture clean drinking water from thin air
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Four Components of Kitchen Exhaust Systems
Key conisderations for getting kitchen exhaust right