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Vacuum-Insulated Windows
Last week we took at look at one way to achieve very-high-performance windows: adding additional layers of glazing and multiple low-emissivity (low-e) coatings. This week, we’ll look at another option…
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Windows That Perform Better Than Walls
If you choose the right glazing, your windows can gather more energy than they lose
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Making the Case for Triple-Glazed Windows
It won’t surprise many of my readers to learn that I’m a fanatic about energy conservation and efficiency. That goes back more than 30 years to the mid-70s. During those…
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High-Tech Windows with Dynamic Glazings
Last week I wrote about one of the innovative building materials that I saw at this year’s Greenbuild Conference in Phoenix (phase-change drywall). This week, I’ll cover a very different…
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Ten Ways to Improve a New Home
To keep future energy bills low, remember these ten key points
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Passivhaus Crosses the Atlantic
Clearing away misconceptions will improve the dialogue between Passivhaus advocates and American builders
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Hot-Climate Design
Appropriate details help keep a house cool