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The BS* + Beer Show: The Intersection of Preservation and Performance
In the quest to save old houses, do we need to sacrifice high performance? To achieve high performance, do we need to demote fine craftsmanship? Is it possible to build for efficiencies and beauty?
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Architects Talking About Air Barriers
Two Maine architects discuss several ways to create a good air barrier
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Architects Discuss Passive Solar Design
Green Architects’ Lounge: Chris, Phil, and Jesse explain how the sun can help heat your house
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Helping Architects, Contractors, and Homeowners Get Greener
Or, how running my mouth in public about green building sometimes gets me work
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Maine Group Will Award $10,000 Towards a Deep-Energy Retrofit
The BrightBuilt Retrofit project hopes to encourage nonprofit organizations to improve the energy performance of their buildings
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Education Center Wins 2013 Net-Zero Prize
A $3.2-million project in Maine has been cited by NESEA for achieving net zero energy, as well as for public impact and building innovation
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Careful Air Sealing Trims Energy Use at New College Dorms
By Hal Bohner In the cold climate of coastal Maine, effective air sealing is critical to maximizing energy efficiency. The architect for the project, Bruce Coldham, said, “We have tried…
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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
