Pro/con
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Pro/Con: Does Passivhaus Make Sense Over Here?
Three North American experts weigh in on applying a German energy efficiency standard across our broad climate zones
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Comparing Passivhaus Homes to Other Low-Energy Homes
Some Passivhaus recommendations are impractical and unjustifiably expensive
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Size Matters
Larger homes are indulgent, not green
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Size Doesn’t Matter
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PRO/CON: Are Heat Pumps Green?
A heat pump draws heat from the air, earth, well water, or pond water and uses that energy to heat or cool a house -
Pro/Con: Is Vinyl Green?
Yes, Vinyl Is Green By Patrick Moore Expensive green products will remain niche products with little chance to have a positive effect on the environment. Vinyl is affordable and versatile.…
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Pro/Con: Vinyl Is Green
Vinyl's affordability can help green go mainstream BY PATRICK MOORE Architects and home builders across the nation are increasingly interested in green building. Yet, especially in this time of deep…
