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LaHouse became an ironically timely and greatly needed exhibition of hazard-resistant, energy-efficient homebuilding systems. [continue reading]
Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant Homes
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Mercedes Homes and its partners set out to create and construct a truly hurricane-resistant house. [continue reading]
Progress in Florida
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Progress Energy Florida is committed to finding cleaner and more efficient ways to generate electricity. That commitment extends to the exploration of alternative energies in research projects such as ... [continue reading]
Whittling Down Wood Waste
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From design to dumpster, residential construction offers opportunities to make more efficient use of our wood resources and products, as well as other construction material. [continue reading]
Green Homes for a Greater New Jersey
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New Jersey promotes affordable, green homes through its Green Homes Office. [continue reading]
Tax Credits, Anyone?
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In 2005, Congress passed, and the president signed into law, the 2005 Energy Policy Act (EPAct). One provision of this act is a $2,000 per home business tax credit for builders who ... [continue reading]
Making Sense of Green Lumber
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What does FSC certification mean for the future of sustainable lumber? [continue reading]
Canada Builds It Right
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A new development in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, uses seasonal solar storage to heat its homes year-round. [continue reading]
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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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