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Urban Rustic: Air Sealing the Attic Floor
After considering Zip sheathing for the ceiling air barrier, we settled on the Intello membrane instead
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Chinese Decree Alters Recycling Picture
A campaign targeting ‘foreign garbage’ will have far-reaching effects on the recycling industry
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Why Solar Microgrids Are Not a Cure-All for Puerto Rico’s Power Woes
Even if the substantial costs are not a consideration, distributed systems aren’t a substitute for the grid
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A New Multifamily Will Put Passive House Performance to the Test
Half the Minneapolis building will be built to code, the other half to the Passive House standard
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Lumber from a Bandsaw Mill
This simple piece of equipment turns logs into building materials
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Extending the Reach of a Moisture Meter
Simple ways to measure moisture content deeper into building assemblies
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Two Rules for Humidity
To prevent moisture damage from humid air, just do these two things
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Developer Plans a ‘Sustainable City’ Near Boston
When complete, the development will include 4,000 private residences and millions of square feet of commercial space — and maybe a new Amazon campus
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Flatrock Passive: Installing Windows and Doors
Careful work with flashing tape seals window and door frames in place
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There’s Mold in My Attic
After converting a seasonal cabin to a year-round use, a homeowner discovers a problem