Radiant Heat
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Understanding Radiative Cooling
Why are my wife's hands like ice cubes when the house is 68℉?
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Solar Thermal is NOT Dead
Solar thermal systems produce hot water in an environmentally responsible way
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The Top Two Reasons Powered Attic Ventilators Are a Waste of Money
Despite how fervently some people believe in them, powered attic ventilators don’t pass building science muster
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A PhD and an Architect Build a Net-Zero Home
The North Carolina residents explain how they did it and what they would do differently next time
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How to Choose the Right Mechanical System
There's no one system that works for all projects, so how do you choose?
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Goodbye Radiant Floor
An in-floor hydronic heat distribution system may be overkill for a tight, well insulated house
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Should I Turn Down Radiant-Floor Heat at Night?
GBA readers and editors discuss whether thermostat setbacks make radiant systems work too hard in the morning
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Q&A Spotlight: Will One Radiant Floor Heat Two Stories?
A radiant-floor heating system in the basement of a tight house may work for both floors of a ranch, but the devil will be in the details
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Radiant Barriers: A Solution in Search of a Problem
A well-insulated home doesn’t need a radiant barrier
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A Coastal California Kit Home Gets a Sustainable Renovation and Addition
A small addition and an extensive renovation helped this Bay Area 1940s kit home truly take advantage of its prime location. The south side of the home faces a beautiful…
