Superinsulation- Page 4 of 5
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How Much Insulation Is Enough?
Recommended residential insulation levels by climate zone
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Six Proven Ways to Build Energy-Smart Walls
Whether you build new homes or remodel, these alternative framing techniques will allow you to reach R-40 or better
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The Pretty Good House
Finding the right balance between construction cost and energy performance
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All About Larsen Trusses
A detailed history of John Larsen’s system for building thick superinsulated walls
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Job Sites in Maine, Part Three
The last two stops on my Maine tour were visits to new energy-efficient homes: a large one in Freeport and a small one in Bath
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More Job Site Visits in Maine
Deep-energy retrofits and energy-efficient new construction projects on the Atlantic coast
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Solar Decathlon 2011: A Refined Design from Ohio State
The performance of this efficient house depends not just on solar technology, but on strategic shading and a superinsulated airtight envelope
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A Thick Cocoon of Cellulose Protects This Superinsulated House
By Robert Riversong I was hired to design and build a home for a Vermont land owner who wanted a house that would be affordable to build, affordable to live…
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The History of Superinsulated Houses in North America
Slides from a PowerPoint presentation
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Solar Versus Superinsulation: A 30-Year-Old Debate
A dispute from the late ’70s and early ’80s still sheds light on energy-efficient design