low-carbon building
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Carbon Emissions in a Typical New Production Home
A case study report from the NREL shows the importance of selecting materials and construction practices that reduce carbon emissions in homebuilding
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Wind Power Generation Meets Green Cement Production
A renewable energy developer and low-carbon cement producer team up to build cleaner offshore wind farms
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Design for Low-Carbon Building
Details from a Pretty Good House provide a roadmap to lowering a building’s carbon emissions
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Federal Disaster Relief Gets a Boost for Communities That Rebuild Using Low-Carbon Materials
But is the federal government prioritizing the right building materials?
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Building Design Affects Carbon Output
"Diminishing returns" are no excuse when it comes to conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions
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Who’s Using Advanced Framing?
Value engineered framing uses fewer resources, saves money, and creates more space for insulation. Here’s how some regular GBA contributors use these techniques.
