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Hot Water Runs Cold

Author: Marc Hoeschele
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March 01, 2005

The ideal hot water distribution system wastes no water or energy. We're not even close to that ideal - yet. [continue reading]

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Some Research Begins at Home

Author: Jennifer Kent
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November 01, 2003

        At Integrated Building and Construction Solutions (IBACOS), our mission is to enable the industry to build high-quality homes.To further that mission, IBACOS is constantly looking for opportunities to ... [continue reading]

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A New York Success Story

Author: Andrew Padian
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March 01, 2003

Value engineering allows a development of 30 affordable three-family homes to meet Energy Star standards. [continue reading]

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Not Your Parents' Mobile Home

Author: Michael Baechler and Don Hadley
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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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Clean Breathing in Production Homes

Author: Armin Rudd and Joseph Lstiburek
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May 01, 2001

For the best ventilation performance, whole-house air distribution is key. [continue reading]

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How to get Shading Right

Author: Sara Farrar-Nagy
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May 01, 2001

Recent improvements to window technology make substantial air conditioning energy savings possible. However, shading remains a time-tested method to accomplish the same end. [continue reading]

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BUILDERS FIND NEW TECHNOLOGIES PAYING OFF

Author: Steven Bodzin
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January 01, 1999

In 1993, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invited building scientists, architects, and engineers to take part in a program, called Building America, that would bring highly efficient, super-comfortable homes into the mainstream market. [continue reading]

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