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The new builder has lofty growth ambitions, made possible by its panelized construction process.
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Biophilic design is gaining traction in residental construction as an ancillary component of green building.
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Sealing the air barrier and eliminating thermal conduction minimizes heating loads.
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An architect shares his plan and process for building a northern Vermont house that produces as much energy as it consumes.
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The MEC provides three ways to comply: simple prescriptive rules, a “tradeoff” approach, and performance design. An energy consultant tells how to decide which method best fits your project.
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New efficiency program guarantees energy costs, AGC adopts pay-if-paid contracts, IBC to replace existing model codes, over-the-counter “green” materials, vent-free fire-place cautions, self-insured medical plans, new pressure-treated wood classifications
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Whether you’re trying to eliminate condensation in cold weather or solar gain in hot weather, or both, there’s a window that fits the bill. An energy expert makes sense out of the variety of glass coatings, edge spacers, and frame materials, and helps you choose the right window for your climate.
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Roof truss book, well & septic guide, energy-efficient remodeling
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Cutting hvac costs
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Hot new energy design software