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An interview with architect Chris Briley
Chris Briley, one of the Maine architects who hosts GBA's Green Architects' Lounge podcast series, was recently interviewed for an article published on the Mother Nature Network website. Here's the…
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PassivhausMAINE Fall Forum
Every fall, PassivhausMAINE hosts a forum in Portland, Maine. This year's event is packed with great speakers, including many known nationally for their groundbreaking work. A select group of vendors…
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Seeking an architect
My wife and I have are ready to build a modest home for our family of 4 in southwest Dane county WI. Having spent an obsessive amount of time (for…
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Are architects the problem?
I would like to preface my question with an apology to the few architects I respect who regularly post on this website. This question/opinion is not directed at you. So…
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Minnesota architects
Does anyone have any high performance architects located in Minnesota, around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area that they can recommend? I've searched GBA and found a few mentions, but ideally it…
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Finding an Architect
I'm looking for an architect to design a "pretty good" simple 2-3 BR house of about 1100 SF in Orange County NY. There are some site challenges but nothing major.…
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EcoSeal in Maine?
Does anyone know where I can source a couple pails of EcoSeal sprayable caulk, in Maine? I was fully intending to seal our house (new construction) with sprayable caulk, but…
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For architects with a sense of humor
If you're a builder, you may want to view this video: "The Man Behind the World’s Ugliest Buildings." If you're an architect, you shouldn't click the link unless you have…
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Great view, big windows — I want both (and little heat loss)
So I am in northern ILL 5A zone. We have a great view and a sunroom we can close off at nite and cold winter days and let get cold--nice…
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Main Roof to Porch Roof Connection w/ Rigid Foam Above Deck
I am working on a new construction (not started) house in GA (zone 3) with a lot of porches around the house, so a very common detail is a 10/12…