Blogs- Page 107 of 590
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Challenges of Building in Hot-Humid Climates
Three experts weigh in on the design, engineering, and building of houses in southern regions
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Dual-Flush Toilets Called Water Wasters in U.K.
A type of valve prone to leaks is blamed for millions of gallons of wasted water daily
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Fine-Particle Air Pollution on the Decline
The catch is that poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
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Smart High-Performance Homes Start With Good Design
Keep the mechanicals out of the attic and the plumbing runs short
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How to Design Building Electrification Programs That Work
The grid is getting cleaner, but homeowners need help in replacing appliances that burn fuel
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First Aid for an Under-Insulated Roof
Insulating and sealing the roof on a family retreat without disturbing the ceiling inside
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The BS* + Beer Show: Scary Building Failures
The Green Police cast warnings about the many things that can go wrong in a building
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Three Books on PV-Equipped Homes
Two of these books focus on zero-energy homes, while the third tackles residential photovoltaic systems
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Using a Blower Door for Zonal-Pressure Testing
By now, most of us working in the green-building industry know what a blower door is. It’s a tool to measure the air tightness of a house. I’ve owned my…
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Doing the Best Budget Allows
Not every job can be net-zero, but every job can make an improvement