New Construction- Page 4 of 21
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Integration of Three Wood-Based Products
Pre-fab CLT panels, wood fiber insulation, and heat-treated ash siding combine for a high-performance building enclosure
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Getting the Most Out of Blower Door Test Results
Understanding blower door calculations beyond air exchanges per hour at 50 Pascals can yield useful information for achieving efficiency goals
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Affordable, High-Performance Design Built on a Microgrid
The new Fairmount Heights development in Prince George’s County offers a useful template for energy-efficient and context-driven design
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Monopoly Roof Framing
An alternative approach to roof framing that creates a continuous air barrier and eliminates thermal bridging
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A Roadmap for Getting to Net-Zero
An owner-builder shares her method for setting priorities to achieve optimal energy efficiency
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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
