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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]
Kara Saul Rinaldi
HOMES Act Will Save Homeowners Energy, Money
Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) re-introduced the Home Owners Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Act, H.R. 2127, yesterday ...
Macie Melendez
Adventures in Blower Door Testing
When Steve Mann (of Home Energy Services) asks you to come along for the first blower door testing in a ...
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