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Four Affordable Ways to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Old Windows
Before you replace old windows, consider exterior shades, storms, and window films
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Do Europeans Really Make the Best Windows?
These cold-weather windows are new to our shores and perform well, but some lesser known North American products may be just as good
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New Green Building Products — March 2011
An HRV, a bath exhaust fan, a pressure-balancing grille, a sneaky video camera, and several new Passivhaus windows
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Net-Zero Modular Homes Head for Peaks Island, Maine
An affordable-housing initiative on a Maine island serves as a showcase for a new line of energy-efficient modular homes
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Are High-Performance Windows Worth Their High Cost?
Simple payback may not be enough to justify the investment in triple-glazed windows, even in a cold climate
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The Energy Star Homes Program Raises the Bar with Version 3
The Energy Star program — the first rung on the green building ladder — is scheduled to get more stringent, with new airtightness and HVAC mandates and tougher requirements for larger homes
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Disappointing Energy Savings for Energy Star Homes
A Houston study shows that homes without an Energy Star label perform almost as well as Energy Star homes
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Direct-Gain Passive Solar Heating
A way to heat a house without combustion, electricity, or moving parts
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Solar Decathlon 2011: Appalachian State’s Solar Homestead
Evoking an approach embraced by many of Appalachia’s early settlers, this team’s entry focuses on simplicity, durability, and convenience
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How to Install Windows Right: Details for Leak-Free Windows and Siding
Window Construction Details for High Performance and Energy Efficiency Tight-fitting, leak-free windows mean comfort and energy savings Whether building a new house or remodeling an old one, these details show…