Blogs- Page 19 of 594
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Design for Low-Carbon Building
Details from a Pretty Good House provide a roadmap to lowering a building’s carbon emissions
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IRC 2021 and the Ratio Rule for Hybrid Roof Insulation
Correcting an outdated table of energy code–mandated R-values
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AI and the Green Building Industry
Machine learning models can be used to produce high-performance buildings, but to what ends?
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For Healthy Interiors: Avoid These Ingredients
A rundown of building products whose chemical compositions can jeopardize a healthy home environment
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Insulation and HVAC for a Detached Garage
Building scientist Kohta Ueno recommends slab, wall, and roof assemblies for a cold climate
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Choosing Window Glazing
How to specify the right U-factor and SHGC for your climate zone
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Introducing the 120-volt Plug-in Heat Pump Water Heater
The good news is the model can save thousands of dollars. The downside is limited backup heat, which could mean running out of hot water.
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Installing an Interior Air Barrier
Interior-only air-sealing strategies can work with the right products and techniques
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Illinois to Become Latest State to Release Its Own Stretch Energy Code
Municipalities can elect to adopt the new building-specific performance standard starting June 30, 2024
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Overview of Panelized Construction
A look at the benefits, manufacturing and delivery methods, and potential pitfalls of prefabricated building enclosures
