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Understanding the Energy Code: An Introduction
The winding road to believing the energy code can move sustainable building to mainstream building
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Ceiling Light Fixtures—Have We Traded One Problem for Another?
Recessed cans (also called pot lights) have given way to disk lights, but some installation errors are causing problems
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A New Wildfire-Preparedness Standard
The IBHS wants to make wildfire resiliency the building standard in vulnerable areas. This California community is a start.
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An Insulated Roof for Wildfire Country
An expert reviews a member's questions about a flash-and-batt assembly with metal roofing
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Tools in My Closet
My grandfather left me a box of thermometers and an unusual psychometer
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Is Electric Resistance Heat Really 100 Percent Efficient?
In the argument of site energy vs. source energy, which is right?
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Andersen Corporation Wants to Invest More in the Circular Economy
GBA speaks with the company’s new chief sustainability officer, George Bandy Jr.
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From Ready-to-Build to Reality
Looking to provide plans for low-energy, healthy homes that the average builder could tackle at reasonable prices, the Just Housing design team share their proof of concept, the Evergreen House in Duluth.
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Testing Window Glass Performance
Two tools that can evaluate and confirm window- and door-glass performance
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Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Thermostat?
Understanding setbacks and thermostat settings will keep you comfortable and allow you to use your heating-and-cooling system efficiently
