Deep Energy Retrofit- Page 2 of 13
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The BS* + Beer Show: Two Deep-Energy Retrofits
We hear about the complexities of turning two structures into high-performance buildings
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The BS* + Beer Show: Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber-Frame House
Mason Lord, founder of Hudson Valley Preservation, shares a close-up look at what it takes to save a historic home using building science-based methods and products
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Intersection of Preservation and Performance
In the quest to save old houses, do we need to sacrifice high performance? To achieve high performance, do we need to demote fine craftsmanship? Is it possible to build for efficiencies and beauty?
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Affordable Housing Retrofits
Southface Institute leverages the intersection of building performance and human health to promote social equity
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame
Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late 1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance
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USG EcoSmart Gypsum Wallboard
Manufactured with less water and lower CO2 emissions—what’s a green builder not to love?
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Lessons From Our House That Could Be Applied More Affordably
Yes, our house cost a lot more than I would have liked, but many of the ideas used in it could be implemented more affordably
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Report on Our Ductless Minisplit Heat Pump
Testing the limits of the air-source heat pump in our new house with this cold weather
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What’s New with Water-Resistive Barriers
We’ve come a long way from the early Tyvek housewrap: our experience with Pro Clima Solitex, a WRB from Germany
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EcoSeal: A New System for Air Sealing Homes
Knauf EcoSeal, a sprayable caulk installed prior to cavity-fill insulation, can provide a significant reduction in air leakage