Recent Articles
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Higher Temperatures and Workplace Injuries
A new study finds that heat-related injuries among construction workers higher than we thought
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Why Is It So Hot Upstairs?
It's a common question and insulation, air-sealing, and mechanicals are all potential cultprits when a home's second floor is uncomfortably hot
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Radiant Heating and Cooling
Radiant floor heating is quiet and unobtrusive, but there are several things to consider when deciding if it's right for your home
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How to Choose Sustainable Flooring
Information for sorting out flooring options when the goal is safety, durability, and low environmental impact
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Reusing an Old Foundation: Thrifty or Misguided?
Does it make sense to enlarge an existing foundation for a new house?
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New State Laws Would Lower Climate Impact of Concrete
Pending legislation in New York and New Jersey would give low-carbon concrete an edge
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Radiant Heating and Cooling in Texas
In a hot-humid climate, how would this system work in a house made with insulated concrete forms?
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Vancouver Stands Firm in Move Toward Zero-Emissions Building
City council rejects objections from building lobby and gas industry
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Tougher Energy Codes: What’s the Point?
The latest version of the IECC ups insulation requirements, but one reader doesn't see the value
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FAQ: Hidden Risks of Cleaning a Paintbrush
Research seems skimpy, but think twice about washing paint brushes and rollers out in the sink
