Radiant Floors
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Where to Install the Heat Source in a Radiant Floor
In a whole-floor system, should the tubing be integrated with the rebar, or embedded in a topping slab?
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Heating and Cooling with Heat Pumps
Three types of heat pump systems—how they work, their performance properties, and suggested applications
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The BS* + Beer Show: Hydronic Heating and Cooling
A technically rich overview of the role of air-to-water heat pumps in hydronic space-conditioning systems
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Installing Electric In-Floor Radiant Heat
Key steps during the installation of a moderately priced system designed for residential applications
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Tips for Installing Electric Radiant Floors
Factors to consider include subfloor and finish floor materials, room conditions, and floor plan
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Warm Floors and Energy Efficiency
In-floor radiant heat—especially in bathrooms—is a popular home improvement but is it wasteful?
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, a Living Building Challenge Case Study
Hear about construction details and opertating systems at work in this one-of-a-kind building
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A Code-Minimum Case Study
Following current code requirements and making small but important upgrades improves performance
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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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The BS* + Beer Show: Millhaus Case Study
A deep look at the philosophies and details that make this Passive House project one for the books
