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A Post-Passivhaus Paradigm for Energy-Efficient Design
In hot, humid climates, the most important HVAC design variable is the latent load
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EMFs and Human Health
Can exposure to electric fields or magnetic fields make you sick?
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Green Building is a Growing Business
A study by McGraw Hill Construction finds that more builders expect green construction practices to be an important part of their business mix
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Our Top-Efficiency Heat-Recovery Ventilator
We expect our state-of-the-art HRV from Zehnder to provide fresh air to our home, with very low energy consumption, for years to come
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New App Monitors Energy Use
Four software developers from Toronto create a smart-phone app called Wattson, but don't look for it in the App Store quite yet
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Understanding Air Barriers, Vapor Barriers, and Drainage Planes
These three terms refer to different materials that are easy to confuse
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A Review of Siga Wigluv Air-Sealing Tape
To seal air leakage at OSB seams, first use a primer, and install the Wigluv tape with a J-roller
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Arizona Solar Installations Slow
One solar company executive blames a monthly fee imposed on new residential photovoltaic systems; in Spain, the government rolls back solar benefits
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The Big Allure of Cheap PV
A Connecticut homeowner is tempted by the low cost of solar electricity — but wonders if he should use the money to tighten up the house first
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A Passivhaus-Certified Skylight Hits the U.S.
Triple-glazed Lamilux skylights get a Class A certification from the Passivhaus Institut in Germany
