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The Achilles’ Heel of Zoned Duct Systems
The way that many zoned duct systems handle excess air can create a few problems
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Choosing Kitchen Appliances for a Passivhaus
What we like — and don’t — about our refrigerator, dishwasher, induction cooktop, oven, range hood, and microwave
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Running Our House on Prius Power
During electrical outages, we can power our house by connecting our hybrid car to a Converdant inverter
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A Canadian Editor Questions Passivhaus Dogma
In a recent editorial, Richard Kadulski expressed reservations about the Passivhaus standard
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Rival Passive House Groups Fail in Trademark Attempts
Two groups promoting Passivhaus construction, one in Germany and one in the U.S., have failed to be issued trademarks
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Free Podcasts on Building Topics
A Chicago-based trainer, author, and energy rater offers a series of podcasts on high-performance building
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Is It OK to Close Air Conditioner Vents in Unused Rooms?
In most cases, the answer is no
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Multifamily Green Building Certification Still Has Issues
We’re making progress — but for many designers and builders, there is still a long way to go
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Heat Losses Are Way More than Planned
An owner/builder in Ontario feels deflated after heat-loss calculations come in much worse than he expected — but numbers are not always what they seem
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Missing the Sun in Washington, D.C.
When row houses get an extra story or two, solar panels that had been in full sun may suddenly be shaded