Blogs
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Meeting Energy Code Requirements Using Prescriptive Paths
Using the 2021 IRC's prescriptive table of R-values or U-factor calculations are two ways to satisfy energy conservation codes
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Prefabrication for Retrofits
Modular construction’s path forward includes retrofitting older buildings with high-efficiency facades
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HVAC Zoning and Thermostat Controls
Keeping HVAC zones compact and installing more than one thermostat is one way to achieve occupant comfort and energy efficiency
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Deck Ledgers and Exterior Insulation
Fastening a deck ledger to a house with exterior insulation presents some complexities but there are a few ways to make it work
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Consequences of U.S. Supreme Court’s Overturning of Chevron Doctrine
Decisions in two cases spell legal trouble for clean energy transition
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HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade Home
What is the best heating and cooling system for a single-story house without a basement or crawlspace?
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Sizing Heat Pump Water Heaters
Learn where to find HPWH data, software tools, and worksheets to help determine the right-sized tank for your household usage
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Basement Sealing for Radon Reduction
Measures taken to seal holes in a slab may not be the primary reason radon levels have gone way down
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Construction Sequencing in High-Performance Building
Leveling up on building enclosure details requires flexibility in the work schedule and extra cooperation from other trades
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The New “Greenwashing”
How we hold developers accountable for their sustainability claims is critical, up to a point
