Building Matters
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SponsoredFive Factors of Good Building
An approach to specifying materials that stems from a holistic understanding of their environmental and social impacts
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Adaptation Communities
Proponents of New Urbanism articulate reasons to build homes and neighborhoods for resilience in the age of climate change
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Training for the Trades, Part I
A first-hand account of Construction Instruction’s educational offerings and their value for contractors
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Residential Tax Credits
An explanation of the new law’s provisions for homeowners looking to make energy efficiency upgrades
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Thoughts for Owner-High-Performance Builders
We live in an age when all the information you need to design and build a great home is at your fingertips. And still, the gaps between knowledge and experience are humbling.
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Installing Electric In-Floor Radiant Heat
Key steps during the installation of a moderately priced system designed for residential applications
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Energy Storage Enables Renewable Energy
Making the case for storage technologies as critical for the adoption of grid–scale renewables
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Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
What the building codes say about this cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations
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Lowering Embodied Carbon in Buildings
A new LEED pilot credit and the launch of a carbon calculator converge to make reductions in up-front carbon emissions feasible
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Indoor Air Quality in Multifamily Housing
Challenges and solutions for ensuring good IAQ in multi-unit buildings
