Recent Articles
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Building Envelope Integrity: Put Your Money in the Shell
Ann and Pete tackle a characteristic—integrity—that is laudable in both humans and buildings, but when shortchanged in design practice or construction, bodes ill for buildings and their occupants
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Materials Matter
The products you choose, how you work with them, and how you put them together are all important to achieving “green” outcomes
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Simple Forms Are Key to High-Performance Homes
Peter and Ann expand on their shared belief that keeping things simple is always the best approach
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Why the Floor Plan Matters
With savvy programming, double-duty details can be used to minimize excess square footage and our design choices can be weighed against environmental impacts
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Setting Priorities at the Start of a Project
Pete and Ann explain their most worthy goals for green building projects