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Not Your Parents' Mobile Home

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November 01, 2002

Some scientists and builders of manufactured homes figured out how to make them more energy efficient, using new materials but the same old factory. [continue reading]

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Learning From the Residents

Author: Jim LaRue
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September 01, 2002

        Creating a cutting edge home is exciting, and so is getting a chance to demonstrate to other builders, Realtors, and community residents that the promises of green building can ... [continue reading]

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A Home with Family Values

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July 01, 2002

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Tuskegee University strike a balance between energy efficiency and affordability. [continue reading]

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Chasing Interior Ducts

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May 01, 2002

In order for ducts within conditioned spaces to be effective, builders need to establish an effective air barrier around them. [continue reading]

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Moisture Problems in Manufactured Housing

Author: Neil Moyer
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March 01, 2002

Manufactured homes are affordable to many. A study points the way to making them healthy by dealing with moisture problems. [continue reading]

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The Lowdown on Structural Insulated Panels

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January 01, 2002

More builders are recognizing the benefits of building with structural insulated panels, yet unless the panels are properly installed, moisture buildup can create major problems. [continue reading]

GreenExpo365 Host

Scott Donnelly

GreenExpo365 Host

Keeping a home cool in the summer yet warm in the winter is a tough request. The choice of quantity ...

Code Conflict Between 2012 IRC and 2012 IECC

Doug Garrett

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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