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Raise the Roof?
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The King County Housing Authority adds insulation and slope while removing ventilation to make a more energy-efficient and durable roof. [continue reading]
Montana Hotel Gains New Life as Efficient Housing
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The Acme Hotel in downtown Billings, Montana, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, has been renovated into a 19-unit multifamily ... [continue reading]
Canada's Magnificent Condo
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Testing reveals how well this building's design and construction are withstanding the test of time - and building occupancy. [continue reading]
A New York Success Story
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Value engineering allows a development of 30 affordable three-family homes to meet Energy Star standards. [continue reading]
Public Housing Breaks the Mold Part II: Veterans Era Housing
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In Part I, we discussed the particular moisture- and air quality-related problems of midrise housing, and we took a close look at two cases. Here we explore issues unique to Veterans Era Housing and present three cases where moisture problems were successfully addressed. [continue reading]
Valuing Air Barriers
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Without national or local codes or regulations to mandate well-sealed apartment buildings, selling the cost benefit of tight building practices is key. [continue reading]
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Keeping a home cool in the summer yet warm in the winter is a tough request. The choice of quantity ...
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Code Conflict Between 2012 IRC and 2012 IECC
It has come to my attention that there may be a building science-based conflict in the language of the 2012 International ...
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