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The Best Velocity for Moving Air Through Ducts, Part 2

This is the second post in a 2-part series on the physics of moving air through ducts. If you missed it, click here for The Best Velocity for Moving air…

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Energy Code Development Begins: Focus on Residential

This is part one of a two-part series. Code officials, builders, energy efficiency advocates, and others weighed in last month on proposals to update the next model building energy code–a…

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Sanity Check on an Unvented Roof Assembly

Mapping out the roof assembly for a new house in Climate Zone 6B, Steve Mackay has settled on long I-joists insulated with a mix of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam and…

Green Building Blog

Kickout Flashing: Often Overlooked and Under Appreciated

We were building a new deck on the back of a house when we had to break for a couple days because of heavy rain. When we returned, the client…

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A Discussion of the Living Building Challenge Certification Program

What is a Living Building? A Living Building is rooted in place yet harvests all it needs, including energy and water. It is adapted to its climate and to its…

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Musings of an Energy Nerd

Contemplating residential energy use

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Insulating Behind Kneewalls
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Three New Books on Green Building
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Another Look at Embodied Carbon

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Sanity Check on an Unvented Roof Assembly
June 10
The Framers Botched Their Job on ZIP Sheathing
May 27
Should We Install a Whole-House Fan?

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Energy Code Development Begins: Focus on Residential
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Flatrock Passive: Thoughts on a Winter Greenhouse
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Need Updating

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Musings of an Energy Nerd

Musings of an Energy Nerd

Energy-Smart Insight for Builders and Designers Martin Holladay’s new book, Musings of an Energy Nerd, is filled with the in-depth information that builders, designers, and homeowners need to make homes more energy-efficient.

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