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A Code-Minimum Case Study
Following current code requirements and making small but important upgrades improves performance
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Conditioned Space Meets Unconditioned Garage, Part II
A floor assembly that ensures a continuous air barrier, thermal comfort, and humidity control in a room above a garage
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A Better Way to Demo
Portland, Ore., provides a model for deconstructing houses that is better for people, the planet, and profit
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Double-Stud Walls and Ventilation
Is the longevity of this assembly type dependent on a good ventilation system?
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An Energy Auditor’s Toolkit
Testing and commissioning houses requires a number of gadgets—many of which can be used across trades
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Managing Water and Insulating Walls Without Sheathing
A solution for detailing old walls to handle moisture and reduce energy losses
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Conditioned House Meets Unconditioned Garage, Part I
A detail for continuous control layers at the intersection of an attached garage wall and an exterior house wall
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The Mythical Threat to Double-Stud Walls
Data indicate wood moisture content and seasonal temperatures do not work together to destroy this assembly
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Transitioning an Air Barrier for Continuity
When moving from a vertical wall plane to a horizontal ceiling plane, it’s critical to avoid gaps
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Trombe Wall Construction: Mass and Glass
A straightforward assembly for capturing solar heat energy