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Report Calls Gas Stoves an Unregulated Health Threat
Children run a higher risk of developing asthma when a gas stove is in the house
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Modular Construction is on the Move
Reflections from a visit to the World of Modular, the annual convention of the Modular Building Institute
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Building a Spiral Stair
A site-built spiral staircase saves valuable floor area, but poses some construction challenges
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Hedging Bets on a Heating and Cooling System
Does it make sense to Install both a hydronic heat system and a heat pump for AC?
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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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Pandemic Pushes Down Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions could drop by 8% this year, the biggest ever decline
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What Do Windows Do?
Windows have a great many functions—and a few quirks
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And the Best Wall Is…
Christine Williamson discusses the "perfect wall" before moderating the debate and revealing the winner of this fun tournament of wall assemblies
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Can Buildings Take Vacation Too? (Part II)
After a season of monitoring an unoccupied building, we have hygrothermal data that offers some answers
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Green Speculation
Until spec builders adopt high-performance building practices, we're mostly just experimenting