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Our house was built in 1951, but Michele and I have been living there since 2007. I’ve met the two previous owners. One was careful about keeping the house comfortable and efficient—the other ...
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New Construction Report Card, Part II
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Complex building designs make even the best-laid plans for home performance hard to fulfill. [continue reading]

A Serious Challenge to a New Building Technology
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Every new building technology comes with new problems along with its benefits, and structural insulated panels (SIPs) are no different. SIPs are made of rigid foam insulation sandwiched between ... [continue reading]

New Construction Report Card
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In order to make energy-efficient and comfortable new houses, California builders need to pay more attention to the details. [continue reading]

Not Your Parents' Mobile Home
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Some scientists and builders of manufactured homes figured out how to make them more energy efficient, using new materials but the same old factory. [continue reading]

Learning From the Residents
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Creating a cutting edge home is exciting, and so is getting a chance to demonstrate to other builders, Realtors, and community residents that the promises of green building can ... [continue reading]

A Home with Family Values
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Tuskegee University strike a balance between energy efficiency and affordability. [continue reading]

Moisture Problems in Manufactured Housing
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Manufactured homes are affordable to many. A study points the way to making them healthy by dealing with moisture problems. [continue reading]

The Lowdown on Structural Insulated Panels
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More builders are recognizing the benefits of building with structural insulated panels, yet unless the panels are properly installed, moisture buildup can create major problems. [continue reading]



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