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Maine’s Stretch Energy Code
Three municipalities adopt the state's first strectch code but enforcement of even the base code is lagging
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Air-Sealing and Insulating an Existing Wall
What are the most effective air-sealing strategies and best insulation types for minimizing airflow through a north-facing wall?
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A New Technical Guide to Building ADUs
Beyond Efficiency has released the first in a series of regional guides with design and construction details for accessory dwelling units
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The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Suction cups help demonstrate pressure differences, which dictate much of building science
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ICF Foundation with Stick-Framed Walls
A combination of standard building materials and applied building science yields adaptable, replicable, energy-smart assemblies
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Gamers Tasked with Solving Pseudo Climate Crisis
Catan: New Energies puts renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions within the field of play
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Solar Inverters
Considerations when choosing between microinverters and string inverters with optimizers for a residential solar power system
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Building Science Trivia Time
IBS 2024 inspires a homegrown game designed for GBA readers
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A Snapshot of Air Pollution
Inhaled particulates from environmental pollutants damage the human immune system to a surprising degree
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Building Mistakes to Avoid, Part 1
From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is a good initial step toward getting them right
