Construction Blog- Page 4 of 6
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Finishing Touches for a Pretty Good House in New Hampshire
It took a while, but our house finally got a kitchen and a rooftop PV array
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Siding and Interior Finish Work in New Hampshire
With the roof complete, Brian and Kyra begin interior work at their pretty good house in the White Mountains
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One Man’s Quest for Energy Independence — Part 2
A notice from the local utility convinces the author that it’s time to add more solar capacity
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One Man’s Quest for Energy Independence — Part 1
A Wisconsin homeowner embarks on an 18-year journey to turn a basic ranch into a showcase of energy efficiency completely free of fossil fuels
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A Low-Energy House for Northern Minnesota
A self-described ‘architect and building science nerd’ designs an affordable house that takes advantage of the sun
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The Four Keys to a High-Performance Home
Connecticut builder Michael Trolle wraps up his series on building his own Passivhaus home with a look at its four essential design ingredients
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Windows, Housewrap, and Roofing Underlayment
Brian and Kyra make progress on their house in the White Mountains
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Tearing Down to Start Again
Despite some misgivings, Michael Trolle begins his construction project by tearing down most of an old cottage in poor repair
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Building My Own Passive House
A Connecticut builder details the construction of his own home on the foundation of an old summer cottage
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Pouring the Slab and Framing the Walls
Contractors building a small house in the White Mountains begin construction work