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Is the Pretty Good House the Next Big Thing?
And what might one look like in a mixed-humid climate?
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High-Performance and Net-Zero Homes — Part 4
The crux of the matter is teamwork
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In Maine, a Builder’s Vision of Green
A recently completed house near Portland sets builder Jason Peacock’s standard for a cluster of homes that will be built nearby
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The Pretty Good House
Finding the right balance between construction cost and energy performance
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Encouraging Progress on Carbon Reduction
A collaborative effort by builders and designers to increase energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions is producing positive results
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The Green Architects Chat With James Howard Kunstler
Chris and Phil have a big-picture discussion on the built environment with one of our country’s foremost thinkers on the subject
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Resilient Design: Dramatically Better Building Envelopes
A resilient home is a highly energy-efficient home that will maintain livable conditions even during power outages or interruptions in heating fuel
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Cost-Effective Passive Solar Design
Orient your house properly, include an adequate amount of south-facing glazing protected by roof overhangs, and include some interior thermal mass
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2011 Solar Decathlon is in the Home Stretch
Winners will be announced October 1st at 2:00 pm
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Blog Review: Vermont Architect Robert Swinburne
Swinburne likes small, superinsulated houses — but building science sometimes gives him a headache