Heating Systems (general)- Page 8 of 9
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Proof of Concept
Only the second Living Building Challenge−certified home, Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm is a study in regenerative design
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The BS* + Beer Show: Making the Most of Minisplits
These heat pumps are an excellent option for heating and cooling some high-performance homes. Our expert panelists share the pros and pitfalls, and how to use minisplits well.
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Air-to-Water Heat Pump Retrofit
A mechanical engineer shares lessons learned after replacing his propane boiler with an air-to-water heat pump to heat his home
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A Pretty Good House in the Sierra Nevada
Designed and built with best practices and some experimentation, this home is tight, well-insulated, and zero-energy ready
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How to Look at a House like a Building Scientist (Part 1: Air)
Using diagnostic tools to find air leaks that make homes inefficient, uncomfortable, and are often the cause of moisture-related problems
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The Third Worst Place to Put a Duct
And the multiple reasons to change it if your house has this problem
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Designing for a Hot, Humid City
In an interview, architect Peter Pfeiffer shares lessons learned throughout his career as we look at a modern farmhouse his firm recently designed.
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The Best Velocity for Moving Air Through Ducts, Part 2
There's more to duct sizing than low resistance to air flow
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Attaching Ducts to a Heat-Pump Water Heater
If you install this type of water heater in a small room, you’ll need to provide ductwork
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In-Floor Radiant Cooling
Already committed to radiant floor heating, a homeowner wonders whether the same system also can cool the house
