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Drawing Lessons from Ancient Roots
The rammed earth buildings of Bhutan make sense, even in our high-tech building world
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California Efficiency Program Off to a Slow Start
Three years after voters approved a new tax plan that would help schools save energy, the state has very little to show for it
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How to Finish a Third Floor
A homeowner struggles with the details of turning a third-floor attic into livable space
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It’s Probably OK to Store Wood Pellets Inside
A university study finds pellets stored in homes do not seem to off-gas dangerous levels of carbon monoxide
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Nuggets From the 2015 Westford Symposium
New perspectives on ventilating multifamily buildings, insulating old brick buildings, and achieving thermal comfort
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Wind and Solar Are On a Short Leash
The Senate Finance Committee wants to extend tax credits for wind energy, but solar is another question and all subsidies dry up in 18 months
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Australian Startup Launches Prefab Passivhaus Line
So far, there are no paying customers for these steel-framed buildings clad with steel-skinned panels
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Must the Three Pigs Die?
Robert Bean says that combustion, customization, and complexity are the bane of buildings
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U.S. Wind Energy Prices Hit an All-Time Low
A study from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds that the cost of wind-generated electricity has dropped below 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour
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Shared Renewables for All
A new program in New York that makes solar energy more available is a model for the country