Recent Articles
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Details for a “High-Performance Garage”
An insulated slab, Larsen truss wall system, careful air-sealing, and dense-packed insulation in deep cavities mitigate heat losses at a garage door
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Siding For Your Sustainable Home
A podcast episode to be your guide in choosing the siding that’s right for you (and better for the planet)
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The Pros and Cons of Solar Storage
Adding battery storage to your solar system is a must for off-the-grid living and a great idea for shaving your peak demand or for back-up power
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The Multi-Zone Heat Pump Issue
Why do multi-zone air-source heat pumps usually perform worse than single-zone ductless minisplits?
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Getting Schooled on Passive House
After designing two Passive House schools, the Maine architects share what they've learned about educational facilities
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Passive House: PHIUS or PHI?
An architect's guide to help you decide which organization should certify your Passive House
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Ventilation for Your Tight House — Part 2
Our guest, Sonia Barrantes, continues the conversation about the best options for a healthy, comfortable ventilation system
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Ventilation for Your Tight House — Part 1
Now that your house is tight, getting your ventilation system correct is vital
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Don’t Be an Air Hole! — Part 2
We continue with our list of ‘Top 10’ things not to blow on your next project
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Don’t Be an Air Hole! — Part 1
Fifteen ‘Top 10’ things that you don’t want to blow on your next project
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Foundations — Part 2
Do you really need to have a basement? Fine — then we had better talk about the right way to build one