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Net-Zero Homes, Part 3
The Green Architects' Lounge wraps up the conversation about net-zero homes with some commentary about cost trade-offs and things to remember
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Ground-Source Heat Pumps, Part 2: Rules of Thumb
Deciding to use a ground-source heat pump is a big step; bigger still is dealing with all of the many variables that affect the design, scale, and cost of the system
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Why Does Green Building Matter? (Part 2) – Building Science Podcast
Improving our buildings is the cheapest way to deal with pollution, energy, and resource issues
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Why Does Green Building Matter? – Building Science Podcast
Building construction uses more resources than the auto and aerospace industries combined
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Understanding Indoor Air Quality (2) — Building Science Podcast
Your eyes, nose, and the back of your hand are surprisingly accurate IAQ diagnostic tools
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Understanding Indoor Air Quality (1) – Building Science Podcast
People, Pollutant, Path, Pressure
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How Air Affects a House (2) – Building Science Podcast
_This podcast series is excerpted from a two-day class called "Building Science Fundamentals" taught by Dr. Joe Lstiburek and Dr. John Straube, of Building Science Corporation._
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How Air Affects a House (1) – Building Science Podcast
Natural and mechanical forces can pressurize a house many ways. Because air carries so much moisture, air barriers are important for indoor air quality as well as energy efficiency. The problem is, air is hard to see.
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Insulation Retrofits on Old Masonry Buildings – Building Science Podcast
This week, Dr. Joe Lstiburek talks about retrofitting old masonry buildings with insulation and the water problems that it can cause.
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Rain Control in Energy Efficient Buildings – Building Science Podcast
This week, Dr. Joe Lstiburek talks about rain control in well-insulated buildings; specifically, how brick is affected by water, how it used to be installed, how it's installed today, how it should be installed, and why. Part 1 of a 2-part series on water management.