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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
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Form and Function: Pretty Good Design
A look at how a house's size and shape impact performance, cost, and aesthetic appeal
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Adapting to Extreme Heat
Methods for managing record-breaking temperatures that combine conventional practices with contemporary building science
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Timber-Framed Solar Canopies
This creative approach to a ground-mounted PV array offers added functionality in one energy-producing package