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When There Are Too Many Insulation Options
A homeowner in Michigan sorts through the choices for a new house, weighing wall thickness as well as insulation type
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GBA Prime Sneak Peek: Fine Homebuilding Editors Interview Martin Holladay
This two-part podcast features Justin Fink, Rob Yagid, and Brian Pontolilo chatting with the Energy Nerd
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Airport House: Energy Efficiency and Garage Space for an Airplane
A recreational pilot fulfills a dream by building a house next to a small airport
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Next Generation Spray Foams Trickle into the Market
The blowing agent used in new closed-cell formulations will contribute far less to global warming than the chemistry it replaces
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Should Balanced Ventilation Be Required?
Aspen’s new energy code requires balanced mechanical ventilation with recovery
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Walmart Fined in Greenwashing Case
According to a group of district attorneys in California, labels on plastic products were misleading to consumers
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How Renewable Energy Advocates Are Hurting the Climate Cause
Subtle miscommunication about renewable energy is leading to some unfortunate misperceptions
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Toronto Passive: Walls, Roof, and an Elevator
The house begins to take shape with double-stud exterior walls, solid plank sheathing, and the roof
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Bill Rose’s Building Science To-Do List
Rose invites young building scientists to investigate six topics
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Canadian First Nation Gets Active About Passive Housing
The British Columbia First Nation community finds conventional housing just doesn't do the trick
