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Residential Water Treatment Systems
Learn about filtration system types and formulations, disinfection, and how to know whether your water needs treatment
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Banks Falling Short on Net-Zero Emissions Commitments
Building a sustainable future, in which people and nature thrive and climate change is held in check, is possible. The rewards will be vast, but getting there will require massive investments.
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A Model for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Tracking and Reporting
Nashville-based Louisiana–Pacific Corporation stakes its business on total transparency and accountable carbon reductions
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8 Tips for Cooling Down a Hot Second Floor
A first-aid kit of short-term solutions for bringing down the temperature of uncomfortably hot upper floors
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Installing Windows Over Nailbase Panels
Using nailbase panels for exterior insulation has many benefits but requires special detailing at the windows
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Getting the Right Airflow for an Air Conditioning System
Learn why air velocity matters and how to ensure AC capacity will lower interior temperatures and remove humidity
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Climate-Tech Startup Designs New AC System
Massachusetts-based Transaera is rolling outs it first pilot projects in U.S.
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Where to Install the Heat Source in a Radiant Floor
In a whole-floor system, should the tubing be integrated with the rebar, or embedded in a topping slab?
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Achieving Affordable High-Performance Homes
Using small-house design principles, prefabrication construction technologies, and strategically chosen high-performance building elements, a small neighborhood developer keeps costs below the median in his market
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Most Common Vapor Retarder for Crawlspaces
Polyethylene sheeting is the preferred material for crawlspace encapsulation because it satisfies IRC requirements and is cost effective, readily available, and easy to install
