High-Performance Building

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How Energy Codes for New Buildings Can Apply to Existing Homes

Using the International Energy Conservation Code as a guide for improving existing buildings. More

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Treading Lightly: Passive House Comes to Chicago for First Time

Passive-house construction methods, in building or remodeling, can sharply reduce the carbon footprint of a home. More

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Sizing up Green: Combining Big Size With Sustainability Goals

VertHaus, a New Jersey green developer, retrofits homes on spec. In this example, the home's footprint increased from 2,300 to 5,000 square feet. Can it still be considered green? More

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Making Sense of All the Available Green Certifications

Sustainable building certifications are many and varied. We help you make sense of the options available. More

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Milwaukee 160x120 Thermal Imager

Get a standard image and a thermal image with every snap of the 160x120 Thermal Imager from Milwaukee. More

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Advanced Building Technologies Require Attention to Detail

ED VOYTOVICH on the need for proper processes and attention to detail if remodelers are going to have success with modern building technologies. More

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Giving the Green Light: A Remodeler Uses His Own Home as a Green Test Case

A remodeler uses his own home to train himself and his crew in specific green practices so he can better inform clients. More

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Water Efficient Homes Go Beyond Low-Flow Fixtures

High-efficiency toilets and faucets are important, but real water savings comes from rethinking water delivery. More

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Developing Green: A Team Approach to Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Creating a green remodeling template and educating developers so they can use that template in remodeling projects. More

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Science and Building: Fully Integrating Building Science Into Remodeling

CARL SEVILLE: Rather than being an afterthought or sideline to a remodeling project, building science should be integral to every remodel, right from the beginning of the process. More

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