High-Performance Building

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Learning the Language of Home Performance with Sam Rashkin

Sam Rashkin, chief architect at the Department of Energy, Office of Energy... More

A Passive House Project in Washington, D.C.
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A Passive House Project in Washington, D.C.

Custom Home explores a passive house project recently completed in Washington, D.C... More

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December 2014 Letters

House on wrong lot; OSHA; I-joist roofs; home-performance contracting profitable where energy prices are high More

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Framing a Two-Pitch I-Joist Roof

The tricky part is maintaining a continuous air barrier. More

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A Look Back at the 2014 Remodeling Show

From tech tips to new business opportunities, this year’s Remodeling Show treated attendees to the latest in the industry More

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How Small Jobs Killed My Business

Chasing energy rebates takes the focus off solving problems and puts it on getting... More

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Solving for Comfort With a 'Smart' Thermostat

Tracking temperature, humidity, set point, and equipment runtime can uncover the... More

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Adding an Insulated Envelope

An airtight "puff jacket" achieves near Passive House levels. More

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Monitoring Home Performance

Doug Horgan shares some strategies for keeping tabs on condensation, temperature... More

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More Than 'Tips' Needed to Improve Energy Efficiency

A thorough, step-by-step analysis that treats the home as an integrated system is the only route to true performance improvements, including lower energy bills and better indoor air quality. More

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