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New Construction Report Card
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In order to make energy-efficient and comfortable new houses, California builders need to pay more attention to the details. [continue reading]
Not Your Parents' Mobile Home
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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]
Learning From the Residents
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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]
A Home with Family Values
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Tuskegee University strike a balance between energy efficiency and affordability. [continue reading]
Chasing Interior Ducts
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In order for ducts within conditioned spaces to be effective, builders need to establish an effective air barrier around them. [continue reading]
Moisture Problems in Manufactured Housing
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Manufactured homes are affordable to many. A study points the way to making them healthy by dealing with moisture problems. [continue reading]
The Lowdown on Structural Insulated Panels
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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]
Clean Breathing in Production Homes
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For the best ventilation performance, whole-house air distribution is key. [continue reading]
Cortney Krauss
U.S. DOE's HPwES Program Releases Draft Sponsor Guide for Public Comment
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s national Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program (HPwES) released the draft&...
Macie Melendez
Passive Proponent—Q&A with Brandon Weiss
President and founder of Chicago-based Weiss Building & Development, Brandon Weiss is a third-generation builder who credits time ...
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