Blogs- Page 36 of 594
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Indoor Relative Humidity and Window Condensation
A practical solution to preventing wood-framed windows from sweating in a tight house
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Is Generative AI Bad for the Environment?
A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins
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Off-Gassing Worries Upends a Renovation
Conerns about flame retardants in closed-cell foam prompts a change in plans
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Using NEEP Software to Size a Heat Pump
The Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership provides a tool for analyzing heating and cooling–loads data to inform location-specific selection of heat pump equipment
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Interview with Katrin Klingenberg
A discussion on what it will take to move the building industry toward climate-positive methods and materials
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Recessed Lights and Air Leakage
Tips for insulating and air-sealing around this notoriously leaky lighting fixture type to save energy, improve comfort, and protect building materials over time
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High Hopes for Advanced Plastics Recycling
But the process, called pyrolysis, has plenty of critics
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Federal Disaster Relief Gets a Boost for Communities That Rebuild Using Low-Carbon Materials
But is the federal government prioritizing the right building materials?
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Bedrooms Without Windows
If you rent an apartment from AirBnB, your bedroom may be windowless
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How to Protect Structural Insulated Panels for the Long Term
Air-sealing both the exterior and the interior panel connections promotes the product's longevity
