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Space as a Green Metric
The average size of a U.S. house is going up, but the number of occupants is going down
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An Introduction to the Flatrock Passive House
In Newfoundland, Canada, climbing energy costs drive a plan to build a new home to the Passive House standard
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Urban Rustic: The Cedar Siding Is Here — Let’s Burn It
In advance of construction, the owner-builders prepare their cedar siding using a Japanese technique called shou sugi ban
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Making the Case for Exterior Foam Insulation
In Climate Zone 3, is installing rigid foam on the exterior side of the wall sheathing worth the effort and expense?
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Night Sky Radiation
On a clear, windless night, roofing and window glass can get colder than the outdoor air temperature
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Lumber Dispute Drives Up Construction Costs
The ongoing trade battle between the U.S. and Canada is making it more expensive to build houses, but opinions differ on exactly how much
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Young Adults and the Construction Trades
A National Association of Home Builders poll finds that very few young people want to become builders
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Heating Degree Days Drop Again in 2017
It’s not happening everywhere, but Atlanta, Aspen, and other places saw the downward trend of HDD continue
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Clean Energy Programs Are Safe for Now
The new spending bill passed by Congress keeps most funding for efficiency standards and research, but next year’s budget will be a different story
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Fiberglass and Cellulose Makers Tangle Again
Online articles reignite a long-standing dispute between competing industries