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What Should I Do With My Old Windows?
It’s often hard to decide whether to replace them, repair them, or leave them just the way they are
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A Call for Guest Blogs
GBA readers are observant and smart, and most of you know how to write — so send us a guest blog
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A New Version of Passivhaus Modeling Software
The latest PHPP software is an improved version using inch-pound units rather than metric units
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How Duct Leakage Steals Twice
Where duct leaks occur matters as much as how much leaks
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Are LEED-Certified Buildings Energy-Efficient?
The LEED prerequisite that requires buildings to beat the ASHRAE 90.1 standard has raised the bar for energy performance
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U.S. Lags in Energy Efficiency
A new report puts the country's efficiency efforts near the bottom of the heap
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An Old House Gets a New Thermomass Basement
After jacking up this house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we installed a new energy-efficient foundation
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Maine Utility Drops Bid for Solar Charges
A deal worked out with regulators would scrap plans to charge owners of rooftop PV arrays a monthly 'standby' fee
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The 2012 Code Encourages Risky Wall Strategies
Building codes promote “R20+R5” walls in cold climates — a recipe for mold and possible rot
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GBA Welcomes New Readers
A few navigational tips for the many readers who have recently discovered Green Building Advisor