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A Tale of Two Houses
In building to the Passivhaus standard, one architect relies on rigid foam insulation while another designer avoids it like the plague
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Living in a Passivhaus
We’ve enjoyed comfortable interior temperatures and relative humidity, plenty of fresh air, and very low energy bills
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Attaching SIPs to Structural 2×6 Studs
The 14-inch-thick walls at the Potwine Passivhaus were built by attaching SIPs to load-bearing 2×6 walls
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It’s Not About Space Heating
If you’re designing a net-zero-energy house, it’s important to focus on domestic hot water and miscellaneous electrical loads
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A New Weapon to Fight Water Waste
Using smartphone apps, many California residents can report water leaks and flagrant waste by their neighbors directly to utilities
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The ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Fallacy
Small weatherization jobs that aim to pick the ‘low-hanging fruit’ seldom deliver remarkable results
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Use of Spray Foam Insulation Drops
A survey among builders finds that spray foam's market share has fallen slightly since its peak in 2012. Fiberglass remains king.
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Using Server Farms to Heat Buildings
Amazon is planning to heat its new Seattle offices with waste heat from a nearby data center
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Don’t Be an Air Hole! — Part 2
We continue with our list of ‘Top 10’ things not to blow on your next project
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NYC Mayor Wants a Smaller Carbon Footprint
The mayor proposes sharp reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, saying the shift will bring a variety of improvements to city life