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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Another Effort to Recycle Vinyl
A new inititiave attempts to manage the waste stream this ubiquitous building material produces
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Building Affordable Houses—20 Years Later
A renewed conversation about the intersection of cost-effectiveness and green building practices
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How Lumber is Manufactured
Tracing the production of today's 2xs to their origins for a fuller understanding of contemporary forest management practices
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Geopolymers and the Advancing Science of Building Materials
Geopolymers offer advantages over Portland cement for concrete production, so why aren't we seeing more widespread use of this promising material?
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Rice Husk Siding and Trim Board
A bio-based board product modeled on polymer-husk technology hypes wood-like appearance and PVC-comparable performance, among other qualities
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Alternatives to Zip System Sheathing
The increased costs of OSB have led high performance–home builders to search for replacement products that integrate sheathing, insulation, and water and air control layers. Here are a few.
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A Look at Steam Showers
A luxury product on display at 2023 IBS touts water conservation among its amenities
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Another Look at Plywood
One builder’s thoughts on a tried-and-true sheathing material in light of today’s environmental concerns
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Adaptation Communities
Proponents of New Urbanism articulate reasons to build homes and neighborhoods for resilience in the age of climate change
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Materials for High-Performance Building Envelopes
A roundup of newer products being adopted by today’s green building–minded pros