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Maximizing the Beauty and Benefits of Yakisugi “Shou Sugi Ban” Siding
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Maximizing the Beauty and Benefits of Yakisugi “Shou Sugi Ban” Siding

What contractors need to know when choosing and installing traditional Japanese... More

Tags: Design, Exteriors, Wood, Carbon Footprint, Building Materials
Brought to you by Nakamoto Forestry
The Carbon Footprint of Material Obsolescence
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The Carbon Footprint of Material Obsolescence
By Blaine Brownell

Blaine Brownell writes, "We must account for the emissions that result from... More

Tags: Materials, Carbon Footprint, Architecture, Building Materials, Carbon dioxide emissions
Reducing Carbon
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Reducing Carbon
By Craig Savage

A builder’s guide to carbon-neutral building practices More

Tags: Building Science, Energy-Efficient Design, Carbon Footprint, JLC Builder Guides, Climate Change
How much can you decarbonize with tankless?
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How much can you decarbonize with tankless?

Check out our interactive map to see how much builders can reduce carbon dioxide... More

Tags: Building Performance, Green Technology, Carbon Footprint, Water Heaters, Plumbing
Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council
One Tree Pledge Offers Builders a Path to Reducing Carbon Emissions
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One Tree Pledge Offers Builders a Path to Reducing Carbon Emissions
By Symone Strong

A 2,386-square-foot American home releases 20,260 pounds of carbon annually. This... More

Tags: Sustainability, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change
Fighting Climate Change With Straw Panels
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Fighting Climate Change With Straw Panels
By Ted Cushman

Made with straw instead of foam, these SIPs capture CO2 from the atmosphere and... More

Tags: Energy-Efficient Design, Alternative Materials, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Energy-Efficient Construction
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Green Power at a Price: GM Bi-Fuel Pickup Trucks
By Lauren Hunter

A high-tech solution to reducing fuel costs comes with an $11,000 price tag. More

Tags: Tools and Equipment, Carbon Footprint, Jobsite Equipment, Green Products, GM
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Pure Folly: Deep Energy Retrofits
By Michael Anschel

MICHAEL ANSCHEL: Are deep energy retrofits all they're cracked up to be? And what, exactly, constitutes a safe deep energy retrofit? More

Tags: Building Performance, Net-Zero Energy, Carbon Footprint, Michael Anschel, Building Envelope
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The Folly of Deep Energy Retrofits
By Michael Anschel

MICHAEL ANSCHEL: Are deep energy retrofits all they're cracked up to be? And what, exactly, constitutes a safe deep energy retrofit? More

Tags: Renewable Energy, Structure, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, Net-Zero Energy, Whole-House Remodeling
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What Is Really Causing Renewable Project Failures in California?
Tags: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA, Carbon Footprint
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