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HUD Will Award More Than $100 million in Subsidies for Efficiency and Resiliency Upgrades to Low-Income Housing
Loans and grants come from housing agency’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program
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Job Site Heaters
Cold weather construction often requires a temporary heat source. Here are some types of portable heaters and considerations when choosing one.
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The Era of Sustainable Olympics
The implications of Paris 2024 go beyond the Games to address renewable energy, carbon neutrality, and adaptive reuse strategies
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Methods for Reducing Sound Transmission
A builder’s tips for achieving acoustical comfort
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 6: HVAC System
Mechanical systems, blower-door results, and final thoughts
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Why a Net Zero Energy–Ready House Fails From a Sustainability Perspective
Upfront carbon emissions from products that reduce operational emissions must be part of a project's environmental profile
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Eco-Conscious Housing Solutions
A sustainbility-focused approach to neighborhood development challenges the status quo. But how much?
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Installing a Flangeless Window in a Basement (or ICF) Wall
Flashing, drainage, and air sealing are key when integrating a window in a masonry wall
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SponsoredAn Introduction to Vetting Sustainable Materials
A design consultant shares resources for choosing products for a healthy high-performance home with lower embodied carbon than its conventional counterpart
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Comparing Wood and ICF Construction
Are insulating concrete forms competitive in cost with wood-frame construction?
