Design
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Getting HVAC Right in a New, Tight Home
The trick is to balance ventilation, dehumidification, and heating/cooling
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A Roadmap for Getting to Net-Zero
An owner-builder shares her method for setting priorities to achieve optimal energy efficiency
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Designing Efficient Hot Water Systems
Hot water distribution expert Gary Klein explains five ways to reduce the time people wait for hot water to reach the faucets
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Design-Build
A low-carbon, all-electric ADU demonstrates the benefits of small-home living
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The FORTIFIED Roof System
An introduction to a roof assembly and certification program from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Ways to Reduce Residential Light Pollution
Outdoor lighting design strategies to prevent wasted energy usage, impaired human health, and negative environmental impacts
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A Low-Slope Roof in a Cold Climate
An energy-efficient build on a lean budget uses methods and materials unconventional for the region
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A Fresh Look at Regenerative Building Materials
The International Living Future Institute publishes a new book highlighting the healthy materials movement
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It’s the IRA’s First Birthday. Here Are Five Areas Where Progress Is Piling Up
The Inflation Reduction Act promised an unprecedented wave of clean energy investment. One year in, here’s where we’re seeing progress.
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Passive House on Protected Land
This Montana homestead is a study in environmental stewardship and sustainable building practices
