High Performance Home- Page 3 of 3
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Wolfe Island Passive: Adding the Insulation
With the shell up, work turns to installing the roof overhangs and the exterior insulation
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From Theory to Reality: Building a Net-Zero Home
Our journey toward sustainability
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Best Path to Net-Zero Energy
An owner-builder looks for the most cost-effective way to build a net-zero house in Washington State
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Blue Heron EcoHaus: How Small Can We Go?
A Canadian couple tries, and fails, to complete floor plans — so it’s back to the drawing board
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An AC Sizing Benchmark for High-Performance Homes
Fighting air-conditioner rules of thumb with a new rule of thumb
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Can Exterior Foam Insulation Cause Mold and Moisture Problems?
A thick layer of rigid foam insulation amounts to a vapor barrier on the outside of a house. Won't this trap moisture and rot the OSB?