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Windows in Thick Walls
Thick-wall assemblies offer better comfort and energy efficiency, but installing windows presents a challenge for builders
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Bonus Room Problems
Air leaks at kneewalls often lead to comfort complaints
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In Order To Be Green, An Economy Must Be Fair First
How the so-called "Yellow Vest" protests in France make it clear that green policies also must address equality
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Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral (Part II)
An environmental microscopist's perspective
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Minnesota Homestead: Energy Planning for a Net-Zero Home
Comparing energy use in a 1990s split with a net-zero, solar-powered home
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Let’s Solve This Insulation Puzzle
Looking for ways to reduce thermal bridging when continuous insulation on the building exterior isn't an option
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How to Look at a House like a Building Scientist (Part 1: Air)
Using diagnostic tools to find air leaks that make homes inefficient, uncomfortable, and are often the cause of moisture-related problems
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The Third Worst Place to Put a Duct
And the multiple reasons to change it if your house has this problem
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Survey Finds Growth in Zero-Energy Housing
The annual report shows a one-year increase of 59%, but the market is still very small
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Urban Rustic: Exterior Insulation and a Rainscreen
Despite some complexities, continuous insulation on the exterior seemed like the best option