Remodel
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CarMic House: Improving Indoor Air Quality
To renovate an old house that was occupied by dog owners, Step One is removing the smelly carpeting
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CarMic House: No, We Are Not Crazy
A Maryland couple defends their decision to renovate rather than tear down a 1954 house
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Rebuilding a Mid-Century Dinosaur
An architect and Passive House consultant dive into a whole-house renovation
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Making an Old Tract House Sunnier and More Efficient
In 1983, the Heron was one of five cookie-cutter models offered in Bay Country, a tract housing development in a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland. Perhaps a little ahead of its…
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One Man’s Quest for Energy Independence — Part 1
A Wisconsin homeowner embarks on an 18-year journey to turn a basic ranch into a showcase of energy efficiency completely free of fossil fuels
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Diagnostic Tools for Energy-Minded Remodelers
Applying building science in the field can help to deliver safer, healthier, and more energy-efficient projects
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Mission Zero House: A Net-Zero Retrofit
There really is nothing more challenging that I can think of than taking a home in a historic district and taking it to net zero energy. But it sure helps…
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A Santa Fe Adobe Gets a Modern Addition
Michael Grant has been building, renovating, and designing high performance homes in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for almost two decades. My wife Julia and I stumbled upon this dumpy little…
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Building the Best Baltimore Rowhomes — and Neighborhoods
At just around 1,000 square feet, existing rowhomes in Baltimore represent a true design challenge. Of course, any redesign or retrofit should be green and affordable. Streamlining assessment, design, and…
