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Sustainable Forestry
We all need to pay attention to where our 2x4s come from
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Geopolymers and the Advancing Science of Building Materials
Geopolymers offer advantages over Portland cement for concrete production, so why aren't we seeing more widespread use of this promising material?
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Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers, Part 1
An in-depth look at how this oft-overlooked HVAC component functions and affects interior conditions
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Colorado River States Have Bought Some Time With a New Water Pact
The next step will be even more challenging
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Fixing Spray Foam Gaps in an Unvented Roof
Will gaps in the framing of a spray-foamed roof lead to damage?
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Moisture Management: Pretty Good Building Envelopes
The fundamentals of the Pretty Good House approach to handling water to protect a building from foundation to roof to ensure longevity
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Can Cold Surfaces Pull Moisture From Dry Air?
When water vapor from the air condenses on an interior surface that is lower than the dew point temperature, a moisture magnet is the result
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Zero Carbon, Without a Net
The new ASHRAE Standard 228 goes a long way toward clarifying net zero (or zero net) in terms of energy consumption but things are fuzzier with its treatment of carbon emissions
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GOP Targets Insurers That Consider Climate Risks
But it's still not clear how this orchestrated effort will affect pro-climate business plans
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Carbon Emissions from Residential Construction
Choosing home-building materials and methods that lower greenhouse gas emissions is key to reducing our climate impact
