Green Basics- Page 2 of 2
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Net-Zero Homes, Part 3
The Green Architects' Lounge wraps up the conversation about net-zero homes with some commentary about cost trade-offs and things to remember
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A Passivhaus Take on Multifamily
A nine-unit townhouse project in Seattle will include an HRV for each unit as well as PV-ready wiring
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Gut Rehab Creates Office Space With an Apartment Above
Architect Richard Renner and his wife Janet Friskey, a graphic designer, wanted a commute in downtown Portland, Maine that involved just a flight of stairs. “We jumped at the opportunity…
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Driving to Maximize Your Fuel Economy
The “hypermiling” movement offers some useful lessons in driving more efficiently.
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Simple Strategies for Keeping Cool
Some easy, low-tech strategies can help keep you relatively comfortable in hot weather
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The Clothes Washer Revolution
In the 1980s, when my wife and I were expecting our first child, we decided it was time to give up our weekly adventure at the laundromat and buy our…