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The BS* + Beer Show: Hot Water Systems
It's time to think beyond the tank to see hot water systems as a holistic network of components
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Where Should the Air Barrier Be Located?
There are three options for where to put an air barrier, but one is best—in most cases
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Modeling Software and Mock-Ups
Two methods for conveying building concepts and details to contractors and clients
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Embracing a Wetter Future, the Dutch Turn to Floating Homes
Floating communities are inspiring more ambitious projects in flood-prone nations as far flung as Polynesia and the Maldives
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Sourcing Healthy Cabinets
A guide for designers, builders, and homeowners looking for cabinets that are good for people and planet
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The Real Estate Value of High-Performance Homes
Real estate and appraisal industries promote trainings and tools to help agents sell green homes for their rightful value, so why isn't it working?
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat Pump Retrofit, Part 1: Needs Assessment
The advantages of using an air handler when replacing a gas furnace with heat-pump technology
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Data Logging: Types of Monitoring
A look at what can be measured and how to apply the data that loggers track
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New Ratings Industry Helps Home Buyers Assess Climate Risks
Wildfires, floods, and other problems intensified by climate change complicate an already daunting process
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Building Walls Without Sheathing
A veteran builder considers high-performance walls that skip OSB and plywood