Blogs- Page 67 of 599
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The BS* + Beer Show: Foundation Systems
A look at some foundation types that minimize embodied carbon from concrete
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Europe Weighs Changes in Biomass Rules
A preliminary vote would end subsidies for biomass plants that burn whole trees for energy
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The Benefits of Central Return-Air Vents
Reasons for choosing central return vents and tips for making them quiet, efficient, and effective
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Revolutionary Changes in Transportation Could Slow Global Warming
The trick will be making sure the electric grid becomes increasingly cleaner
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Another Look at Fiberboard Sheathing
An older building material, fiberboard sheathing can be a low-cost alternative to plywood and OSB in some applications
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Designing a House for a Hot Climate
Pay attention to roof details, window specifications, and duct system design
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The Physics of Air Pressure
Applying the laws of atmospheric air pressure to buildings
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Weatherizing a Boxed-Bay Window
A detail for ensuring continuity of the four control layers on a structurally complicated building component
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Climate Change and Indoor Air Quality
A look at the ways climate change impacts IAQ and strategies for adapting
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Coastal Home Buyers Are Ignoring Rising Flood Risks
Home buyers in Florida are unfazed by prospects of more frequent flooding.
