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Building Science Corp. Study Examines Insulation Performance
When properly installed and air-sealed, all types of insulation perform about the same, an updated report says. The search continues for a successor to R-value.
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Misconceptions About HRVs and ERVs
A heat-recovery ventilator isn’t a space heating appliance, makeup air unit, dehumidifier, or energy-saving device
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Walls and Windows for the Orenco Passivhaus
Superb flashing details prevent water from entering around the windows and balcony supports
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LEED Country Rankings for 2015 Announced
Canada tops the list of countries with the most LEED-certified space in projects outside the U.S.
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How Much Will Shading Your Air Conditioner Improve Its Efficiency?
The Florida Solar Energy Center studied this issue and has the answer
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California Is a Major Solar Player
The state has more installed photovoltaic capacity than some European countries as well as Australia
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An Inside Look at the New PHIUS Standard
The executive director of PHIUS, Katrin Klingenberg, explains how the new building standard was developed and why it works in North America
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Why Are Houses Built This Way?
Missing OSB sheathing, waterproofing tape attached to air, duct work and air handlers in unconditioned attics: Is this what homebuyers really want?
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A California Utility Looks for New Answers in Solar Integration Puzzle
Customers would install batteries and let the utility control them at certain times to ease peak demands
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Saving Energy With an Evaporative Cooler
In a dry climate, lowering the temperature of your indoor air with a swamp cooler uses much less electricity than an air conditioner